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Hajj and Umrah

All registered for 2025 Hajj can perform pilgrimage, pres says

With this declaration, the waiting list for attending Hajj has been effectively cleared.

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.

Askoi Group probed for failing to take Umrah pilgrims

The issue came to light after a family of six, who had paid MVR 42,000 per person since August last year, publicly shared their experience.

Maldivian, Hajj Corporation partner for Hajj flights

The agreement was formalised in a special signing ceremony held Monday at the Islamic Centre.

18 February 2025

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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.

All Maldivian Hajj pilgrims return

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

Ministry warns against unlicensed Umrah agencies

The ministry appealed people to not make payments to unlicensed Umrah agencies.

Second Maldivian Hajj pilgrim dies

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

2 Maldivian Hajj pilgrims in critical condition

All the Maldivian pilgrims are in good health except for the two who are being treated in the ICU, Anil said.

Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj

The kingdom earned about $12 billion annually from the 2.6 million pilgrims that used to visit Mecca and Medina for haj.

Political appointees get Umrah leave

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

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.