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.

19 March 2025

IGMH PCR priced at MVR 700, MVR 250-400 at private clinics

In a parliament sitting, Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed raised questions over the PCR testing of the 2021 hajj pilgrims.

11 October 2022

Maldives gets 1,000 quota slots for Hajj pilgrimage

As per the calendar, this year's pilgrimage will be on June 28.

22 February 2023

5% of Hajj quota reserved for patients with serious ailments

The submissions will be accepted till 2 pm on March 21.

11 March 2023

Million spent for 5-member Hajj delegation

The minister said that the corporation had spent MVR 69.3 million for the entire trip.

7 November 2022

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.

2 July 2023

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.

24 June 2024

Police probe alleged blasphemy on social media

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

22 June 2024