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Hajj and Umrah

President urges unity among Maldivians on Hajj Day

In his video message, President Muizzu began by offering prayers for the blessings associated with the Hajj pilgrimage.

Hajj pilgrims to get free vaccination, medication: President

This year, 1,000 Maldivians are participating in the Hajj pilgrimage.

President departs for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj

The government of Saudi Arabia is hosting the delegation during their stay.

President to depart for Hajj on Sat on Saudi invitation

According to the President, all associated expenses will be covered by Saudi Arabia and not from the state budget.

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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.

Second Maldivian Hajj pilgrim dies

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

Ministry warns against unlicensed Umrah agencies

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

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.

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.

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.