Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone and reviewed a number of bilateral, multilateral, and global issues. PM Modi also thanked him for Saudi Arabia’s support during the evacuation of Indian nationals from violence-hit Sudan via Jeddah. Appreciated his support in safe evacuation of Indians from Sudan and for Haj.— …
Christmas Specials | Hot spot How will the haj change as global temperatures rise? Maximum wet-bulb temperatures around Mecca, °C Projected daily average by month 18 24 26 28 29.5 20 22 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2090 Jan Months of the haj Jun Danger Extreme danger Dec *CMIP5 multi-model mean based on current emissions trajectory Sources: WMO …
Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi on Sunday said that mutations of novel coronavirus and uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 vaccines had led to the delay in announcing the details of Haj 2021. Majid Al-Qasabi said the ministers of health and Haj would soon divulge more details about this year’s pilgrimage. He said that Saudi Arabia had advanced in global rankings among 167 …
The Centre on Monday said that Haj 2021 will depend on the national and international protocol guidelines in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said this after chairing a virtual meeting attended by Haj Committee of India CEO Maqsood Ahmad, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs; PK Das, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of …