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65,592 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia, 18 die

A total of 65,592 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia on 169 flights as of Tuesday (19 May) while 18 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died so far during the

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Eid-ul-Azha date to be announced this evening

The meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held on Monday (18 May) to observe the crescent moon of the month of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 Hijri and determine the

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Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted, UAE to observe Eid on 27 May

As preparations intensify across the Middle East and North Africa for the holy Hajj and Eid-ul-Azha, efforts to sight the moon marking the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah have gained momentum. The

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55,693 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia, 14 die

A total of 55,693 Bangladeshi pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year, according to the latest Hajj bulletin. The pilgrims travelled on 143 flights operated under

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Eid-ul-Azha on 27 May, says Qatar Calendar House

The Qatar Calendar House announced that 18 May will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah for the year 1447 AH, and that 27 May will be the first

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Saudi Arabia welcomes first pilgrim groups to Makkah and Madinah

The Ministry of Tourism welcomed the first groups of pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah, organising reception events reflecting Saudi hospitality and the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims. Reception ceremonies

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First hajj flight from Bangladesh reaches Saudi Arabia

The first Hajj flight from Bangladesh with 419 pilgrims has reached Saudi Arabia. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 4:20am (local time).

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Hajj flights from Ctg to begin 19 April

Hajj flights from Chattogram will begin on 19 April this year, with a total of 16 scheduled flights – one fewer than the 17 operated last year. All flights will

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