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Topic: Hajj

Saudi Arabia is changing. It can shape the future of Muslim world

A section of Muslims has started to argue that the reforms in Saudi Arabia do not necessarily reflect the teachings of Islam.

Brazil’s record jump in single-day deaths, vaccine a must for Hajj and other Covid-19 news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

The hajj to Mecca isn’t the largest Muslim pilgrimage

Fear of Covid has restricted many pilgrimages in 2020, including the hajj. Only a limited number of Muslims already inside Saudi Arabia was allowed to attend.

Saudi Arabia limits Hajj pilgrims, virus hits US bars and strip clubs & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Saudi Arabia allows Hajj only for Muslims already in the country

The pilgrimage was interrupted by disease or conflict several times during the 1,400-year history of Islam, but this is the first time since the Saudi kingdom's modern founding.

Saudi Arabia asks muslims to put Hajj plans on hold amid virus

Saudi Arabia put the holy cities Mecca and Medina on lockdown to prevent the virus from spreading, and even suspended the Umrah pilgrimage last month.

Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimage to Mecca, Medina amid coronavirus fears

Saudi Arabia suspended visas for the 'umrah pilgrimage' , which has raised concerns about the annual Hajj pilgrimage scheduled in late July.

Haj reform: Minister Naqvi says Muslim women may soon be allowed to travel alone

A govt-appointed committee allowed women over 45 to travel for Haj without a male relative, but for now, only in groups of four or more.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.