Hajj 2022

Hajj: Chronicling the journey

Every practicing Muslim wants to perform hajj – at least once in a lifetime since it’s obligatory. Those, who are eligible for performing this compulsory ritual of Islam, wait for a suitable opportunity to make this holy journey.

5 Gifts to Get for Your Loved Ones from Hajj

Apart from making dua, bringing back some little souvenir for our loved ones lets them know they are close to our heart. If you are among those of us who love to plan ahead, here are 5 amazing gifts that will definitely win their hearts.

Biman completes pre-hajj flights, 29,992 pilgrims ferried to Saudi Arabia

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has completed its pre-hajj flights this year – carrying 29,992 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.

Saudia offers new luggage service for hajj passengers

Saudia is offering a new luggage service for its hajj passengers – collecting luggage from their hotel or other accommodation in Makkah and Madinah 24 hours before departure, and delivering it to the correct airport baggage centre – before they arrive.

Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim arrested for “begging” owns land, lost hands “while making bomb”

The story of Matiar Rahman, who was arrested by Saudi police for “begging” in Madinah, has already gone viral on social media. While investigating Matiar’s background, a great deal of information has come to light.

3 intended hajj pilgrims failed to go to Saudi due to agency fraud, ministry says

Three intended hajj pilgrims failed to go to Saudi Arabia this year thanks to fraudulence by a hajj agency. , Hajj pilgrims, Saudi Arabia, hajj agency, religious affairs ministry, Sabilul Jannat Air Travels Ltd, hajj and umrah management law, 2021, hajj management

Saudi Arabia detains Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim for “begging”

Saudi Arabian police detained a Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim on charges of begging in Madinah.

2415 more Bangladeshis can perform hajj this year

Saudi Arabia has increased the number of hajj quota for Bangladesh – 2,415 more Bangladeshis will be able to perform hajj this year.

2 more Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Two more Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia.

June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022

More than 400 Hajj pilgrims stuck at Dhaka airport for nearly 8 hrs

More than 400 Hajj passengers were stuck at the Dhaka Airport for around eight hours yesterday (June 18, 2022).

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

Do not drop off Madinah-bound Hajj pilgrims in Jeddah: Ministry warns Biman, Saudia

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has warned Biman Bangladesh and Saudia airlines over carrying hajj pilgrims to Jeddah, instead of taking them to their scheduled destination, Madinah, causing them immense difficulties.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

Why use public money to fund hajj for ruling party allies?

Such sacred pilgrimage must not be underlined by nepotism.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

7,573 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

Since June 5, a total of 7,573 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia through 19 flights.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

254 going to Hajj at govt expense, Tk 11.33cr to be spent

A total of 254 people are going to perform hajj at the expense of Bangladesh government this year.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Saudi-end immigration of hajj pilgrims at Dhaka airport couldn’t start today

Although the government had said that immigration of hajj pilgrims at the Saudi end will be completed at Dhaka airport from the first day of hajj flight, it has not happened today.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Hajj after two years: From despair to hopes of fulfilment for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims

With the COVID-19 pandemic now waning thanks to successful vaccination campaigns, Hajj will be performed in full swing this year.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

Banks asked to transfer funds to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrims

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to take measures to transfer the funds related to the expenditures of aspirant Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022

Carrying essential medicine to Saudi Arabia during Hajj

In order to carry prescribed drugs to Saudi Arabia, you have to abide by some rules.

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Essential preparation tips for this year’s Hajj

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holiest city of Makkah, will be in full form this year. Muslims around the world, including Bangladesh, will take this divine journey as part of their religious duty.

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