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Hajj and Umrah

Askoi ordered to pay MVR 185,250 over failed Umrah trip

The case was filed in November last year after six members of a family from Thinadhoo were not taken to Umrah after paying MVR 155,250 to Askoi Travel.

3 February 2026

Maldivian pilgrim dies during Umrah

The deceased has been identified as Mohamed Imthiyaz, 62, of M. Sakkeyomaage.

Ministry sets prizes, scholarships for national Quran contest

Winners in three categories, as well as in the institutional category, will also receive MVR 100,000 and plaques of honour.

Masharu Group head jailed for 3 years

Faarish faces additional charges, including six counts of tax violations and money laundering.

18 September 2025

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New Hajj rule limits repetition to once every 5 years

To regulate the Hajj process and ensure fairness, the rule states that individuals can only perform Hajj again after a minimum of five years.

Political appointees get Umrah leave

Although political appointees have been granted special leave for Umrah, civil servants do not get it.

Third Maldivian Hajj pilgrim dies

The first Maldivian pilgrim was found dead on Friday after he went missing since Monday; an elderly pilgrim also died Friday evening.

Police probe alleged blasphemy on social media

The post speaks about Muslims kissing the Black Stone (Hajarul Aswad) at the Hajj pilgrimage.

Hajj pilgrims begin to return home from Mecca

Among casualties this season, one of the pilgrims from Maldives died while another person was treated for a heart attack.

All Maldivian Hajj pilgrims return

Vice President Faisal Naseem met and greeted them at the airport.

Second Maldivian Hajj pilgrim dies

The first Maldivian pilgrim was found dead on Friday after he was reported missing since Monday.

Maldives hajj delays blamed on quota restrictions: MHC

Ministry of Islamic Affairs were questioned by the Government Responsibility Committee about reported challenges and delays in Hajj arrangements.

7 November 2024