Global economic crises put this year’s Hajj out of reach for some pilgrims
1 year, 6 months ago

Global economic crises put this year’s Hajj out of reach for some pilgrims

LA Times  

A pilgrim buys a money belt at a Hajj training center in Karachi, Pakistan, on Monday. But for many pilgrims and others who couldn’t make it, global inflation and economic crises made it more of a strain to carry out Islam’s spiritual trip of a lifetime. But for many pilgrims, and for many others who couldn’t make it, global inflation and economic crises made it more of a strain to carry out Islam’s spiritual trip of a lifetime. World & Nation Islamic hajj Muslims from around the world will take part in the hajj pilgrimage to the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, which holds Islam’s most sacred site, the cube-shaped Kaaba. Nigeria, which has one of the world’s biggest Muslim populations, was able to fill its quota of 95,000 pilgrims at the last minute after many states extended their deadlines for people to pay, authorities said.

History of this topic

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha
4 months, 4 weeks ago
What went wrong with the Hajj pilgrimage this year? | Explained
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hajj: Deadly heatwaves kill over 1300 Muslims during holy pilgrimage, Saudi accuses travel agencies for deaths
6 months ago
Saudi says 1,301 deaths occurred during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims
6 months ago
More than 1,300 people died during Hajj, many of them after walking in the scorching heat
6 months ago
Over 1,000 pilgrims died during Hajj this year due to record-breaking heatwaves, nearly 100 from India
6 months ago
Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid scorching temperatures
6 months ago
Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally
6 months ago
Over 1,000 Hajj pilgrims dead amid record-breaking heat in Saudi Arabia
6 months ago
68 Indian pilgrims die during Hajj due to extreme heat, death toll rises to 600
6 months ago
68 Indian pilgrims among 600 people to die during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
6 months ago
Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
6 months ago
Hundreds died during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
6 months ago
At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress
6 months ago
Muslim pilgrims warp up Hajj with final symbolic stoning of the devil and final circling of Kaaba
6 months ago
More than a dozen pilgrims killed on hajj, several more missing amid extreme heat in Saudi Arabia
6 months, 1 week ago
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak
6 months, 1 week ago
Hajj 2024: In Mecca’s sweltering heat, Muslims start this year’s Hajj pilgrimage
6 months, 1 week ago
Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the devastating Israel-Hamas war
6 months, 1 week ago
In Mecca's sweltering heat, Muslims start this year's Hajj pilgrimage
6 months, 1 week ago
Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the destructive Israel-Hamas war
6 months, 1 week ago
Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
6 months, 1 week ago
Masses of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia circle the Kaaba ahead of the official beginning of the Hajj
6 months, 1 week ago
Over 1.5 Million Foreign Muslims Reach Saudi Arabia’s Mecca For Annual Hajj
6 months, 1 week ago
Hajj 2024: More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca
6 months, 1 week ago
What’s the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?
6 months, 1 week ago
First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Steep decline in Haj applications against quota
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year
11 months, 2 weeks ago
India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago
India, Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Saudi Arabia eyes aviation expansion to get in on crucial tourism market
1 year, 4 months ago
This year’s Hajj was held in sweltering heat, and for those serving pilgrims there was little relief
1 year, 5 months ago
Muslims at Hajj brave intense heat to cast stones at pillars representing the devil
1 year, 5 months ago
2 million pilgrims expected at this year's annual Hajj pilgrimage
1 year, 5 months ago
Hajj returns to maximum capacity after coronavirus pandemic
1 year, 5 months ago
Who gets to do Hajj in Saudi Arabia?
1 year, 5 months ago
What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?
1 year, 5 months ago
‘Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history’ begins in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 5 months ago
Inflation and economic crises strain pilgrims in this year’s Hajj, putting it out of reach for some
1 year, 6 months ago
Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change
1 year, 6 months ago
What is Hajj? A step-by-step guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
1 year, 6 months ago
From war-torn northern Syria to Mecca for Hajj
1 year, 6 months ago
Four Hajj delegations leave besieged Gaza to Mecca
1 year, 6 months ago
J&K’s first batch of Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago
Amid Go First bankruptcy, Saudia to take Haj pilgrims from U.P. to Medina
1 year, 7 months ago
Centre to issue forex cards for 1.4 lakh Hajj pilgrims
1 year, 8 months ago
No application fees for Haj pilgrims this year
1 year, 10 months ago
Hajj pilgrimage to be more affordable as govt set to reduce its prices I CHECK DETAILS
1 year, 10 months ago

Discover Related