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Topic: Hajj

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.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.