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.
Smartphone apps that will help you during Hajj
From simply getting correct directions to helpful pointers for performing Hajj, there are many smartphone apps available just with that aim.
What You Must Do Before Going to Hajj
Hajj is one of the main rituals of Islam, and it takes tremendous physical and mental effort, as well as spiritual dedication. Because of the nature of it, like all types of pilgrimage, it can be quite challenging and requires certain preparations too. It's not a matter that can be taken lightly or suddenly decided upon. Hajj demands thorough and meticulous preparation that takes time.
Hajj flights from June 5, not May 31: ministry
The first Hajj flight from Bangladesh that was scheduled for May 31, has been rescheduled for June 5, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Biman decides to use own planes for Hajj flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally decided to operate this year’s Hajj flights with its own fleet of aircraft, moving away from its earlier decision to ferry Hajj pilgrims with leased aircraft.
Each JS body member on religious affairs ministry wants to send 3 representatives for Hajj
Each members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Religious Affairs wants to send three representatives to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year.
Special hajj packages can’t be below Tk 4.63 lakh: Agencies’ Association
Hajj agencies will be able to announce separate “special hajj packages” on their own but the pricing of any such package cannot go below the minimum set amount, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh President M Shahadat Hossain Taslim said today.
Govt proposes hajj package: Pilgrims to pay Tk 1 lakh more
The government has proposed Tk 4,56,530 hajj package this year under private management -- around Tk 94,730 more than that of 2020.
Hajj package yet to be announced with just 2 months remaining
Hajj management would be very challenging this year as almost all hajj-related activities are yet to start with just two months to complete those, said organisations involved in it.
Hajj pilgrims must have Covid negative report to board flight
This year, hajj pilgrims have to carry negative report of Covid-19 test – done within 72 hours before boarding flight from Bangladesh.
Are Biman and Saudia monopolising Hajj flights?
After being closed for two years, the Hajj flights from Bangladesh will resume this year. However, various agencies and stakeholders are concerned that only Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national carrier, are permitted to operate the flights, causing potential prices to rise due to monopolisation.