Tag: Hajj
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Indian Pilgrims Bus Crash in Saudi Arabia: Dozens Feared Dead
Overview Dozens of Indian Muslims are feared dead after a bus crash in Saudi Arabia, where a vehicle carrying religious pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker on a highway. The incident reportedly involved 46 people travelling between important pilgrimage sites, highlighting the risks that can accompany large-scale religious journeys abroad. What We Know So Far…
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Indonesia’s Independent Umrah: Hajj Ministry Defends Law Amid Business Opposition
Government Stands Firm on Independent Umrah legalization The Indonesian government, through the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, reaffirmed that the move to legalize independent Umrah is a deliberate and unavoidable step. He described the opposition from business associations as a normal response to change, but emphasized that Law Number 14 of…