Tag: Mecca

The Deputy Minister of Haj and Umrah, Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat said the authorities determine the countries from which Umrah performers come, and their numbers on a periodic basis

Bhubaneswar: As many as 731 pilgrims including 298 women from the state will go for Haj this year. According to sources, the State Haj Committee selected 731 persons for the 45-day pilgrimage to Mecca beginning mid-July. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today felicitated the selected Haj pilgrims at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the occasion, […]

Bhubaneswar: Good news for Islam followers who have a dream to go on Haj pilgrimage as the state government has decided to set up a Haj House for the welfare of pilgrims. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced setting up the Haj House in the city very soon. Land for the purpose has been identified […]