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Umrah operator’s permit suspended after trip cancellation

Some of the pilgrims gathered outside the company’s office on Tuesday night after the trip was cancelled.

110 pilgrims affected after Umrah trip called off

The cancellation led to protests outside the group’s office on Tuesday night.

Maldivian Umrah pilgrims urged to remain cautious in Saudi Arabia

Each Ramadan, a large number of Maldivians travel to Mecca to perform the Umrah pilgrimage.

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

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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.

Police probe alleged blasphemy on social media

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

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.

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