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Saudi Arabia set to receive two million pilgrims for Haj 2023

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is prepared to receive two million Muslim pilgrims, to perform Haj this year, as the kingdom has lifted COVID-19 pandemic-induced limits, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Minister of Haj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah disclosed the number on Tuesday during an official visit to Algeria, where he said Algeria would be given 41,300 spots for pilgrims.
Referring to services targeting pilgrims, Al-Rabiah mentioned projects worth Saudi Riyals 200 billion designed to keep pace with the expected rise in the numbers of pilgrims and the high-speed rail service linking the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
“The Ministry and all parties involved in the Haj and Umrah system are keen to provide the best health and logistical services to all pilgrims, in a way that saves time and effort,” he said.
On January 9, Saudi Arabia announced that it would not impose restrictions on the number of pilgrims for this year, after three years of restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the last two years, Saudi Arabia had reduced the number of Muslims allowed to perform Haj to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Haj – one of the five pillars of Islam, which all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform at least once – is scheduled for June.
In 2019, about 2.5 million people took part in the ritual. Over the next two years, the numbers were drastically reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, nearly 900,000 pilgrims, including about 780,000 from overseas, will be welcomed to Makkah and Madinah.
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January 25, 2023
Health insurance coverage of up to SAR 100,000 for Umrah pilgrims
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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah, has announced that Umrah pilgrims can take advantage of many benefits during their stay in the Kingdom, including health insurance coverage up to a maximum of Saudi Riyals 100,000 (Rs 21,68,209).
The health insurance policy for Umrah pilgrims, which was recently approved by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, specified eleven health insurance benefits available to pilgrims throughout their stay in the Kingdom, Okaz reported.
Here are the benefits for Umrah pilgrims
The pilgrims can benefit from the maximum coverage of 100,000 Saudi riyals in the event of hospitalization or medical evacuation inside and outside the Kingdom.
There will be maximum coverage for daily hospital accommodation and patient subsistence, including the cost of a bed, nursing care, medical visits and medical supervision.
Accommodation services also include the cost of medicines and medical supplies that are provided according to the doctor’s prescription, with a shared room, with a maximum cost of 600 Saudi Riyals.
The maximum daily accommodation and living for the patient’s companion under the document is a shared room with a maximum daily cost of 150 Saudi Riyals.
Health insurance benefits also include emergency pregnancy and childbirth expenses, with a maximum limit of 5,000 Saudi Riyals during the policy period.
Travel expenses of a first-degree relative of the patient with a maximum of 5,000 Saudi Riyals during the policy period.
Expenses for emergency dental treatment up to a maximum of 500 Saudi riyals during the policy period.
Treatment of premature newborns without exceeding the maximum policy of the mother.
Traffic injuries are covered with a maximum limit.
Expenses for emergency dialysis with cap coverage; and medical evacuation inside and outside the Kingdom with the maximum coverage of the policy.
The coverage also includes the cost of returning the bodies of the pilgrims to their original homes, with coverage not exceeding a maximum of 10,000 Saudi Riyals.
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January 24, 2023
Saudi Arabia: Up to SR100,000 Health Insurance Coverage for Umrah Pilgrims – Kashmir News

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Saudi Arabia: Up to SR100,000 Health Insurance Coverage for Umrah Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims can now enjoy a number of privileges during their stay in Saudi Arabia, including a maximum health insurance coverage of SR100,000, according to local media.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recently authorized the Umrah pilgrims’ health insurance policy, which lists 11 health insurance benefits available to pilgrims throughout their stay in the Kingdom.
The benefits also include the following cases: There will be maximum coverage for daily accommodation in hospital and subsistence of the patient, including the cost of the bed, nursing care, medical visits, and medical supervision.
The accommodation services also include the cost of medicines and medical supplies that are given according to doctor’s prescription, with a shared room, costing a maximum of SR600.
The daily accommodation and subsistence limit for the patient’s companion under the policy is a shared room with a maximum daily cost of SR150.
The health insurance benefits also cover pregnancy and emergency birthing expenditures up to a limit of SR5,000 during the policy period.
The travel expenses for a first-degree relative of the patient with a maximum amount of SR 5,000 during the policy period.

The expenses for emergency dental treatment cases with a maximum amount of SR500 during the policy period.
The treatment of premature newborns and this is without exceeding the maximum limit of the mother’s policy.
The injuries resulting from traffic accidents, with a coverage of the maximum limit.
The xpenses for dialysis in emergency cases with a coverage of the maximum limit; and medical evacuation within and outside the Kingdom with a coverage of the maximum limit of the policy.
The policy also covers the expense of returning pilgrims’ bodies to their native homes, up to a maximum of SR10,000.
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January 24, 2023
India issues visa to 249 Pakistani pilgrims to visit Ajmer Sharif

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Islamabad: India has issued visas to 249 Pakistani pilgrims to visit the tomb of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, an official said on Sunday.
Citing a spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported that 488 applicants had applied for visas, but only 249 pilgrims were granted visas.
The spokesperson said that all the pilgrims have been informed to reach Lahore from where they will embark on a journey to India on Tuesday.
He said six officials were deputed to take care of the pilgrims during their stay in India. However, only one of them was granted permission to go with the pilgrims, he added.
The two counties allow pilgrims to travel under the Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, signed by India and Pakistan in September of 1974.
However, it has been witnessed that the two sides routinely reject visas of pilgrims on various grounds.
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January 22, 2023
‘Guide’ Took Pilgrims To Iran, Left Them In Beirut and Fled With Their Money

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SRINAGAR: A self-styled ‘Guide’ has duped at least 10 Kashmiri pilgrims, after taking money from them to show sacred shrines and places in Iran, Iraq, and other countries, leaving them mid-way in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.
At least 10 pilgrims are stuck in Delhi this time, requesting Jammu and Kashmir Administration to help them return home as they are without money.
One of the pilgrims Ghulam Hasan Wani of Devara Yetalampora village of Singhpora Pattan told over the phone from Delhi that a Guide Syed Nasir from Harennarah Pattan took Rs one lakh per person to help them on pilgrimage to Karbala and other sacred sites.
“After performing the pilgrimage, the guide left us mid-way in Beirut without informing us. He is still absconding. We suffered heavily as we were not having money with us. We sold our valuables including the earrings and gold chains of women pilgrims accompanying us. Somehow we have managed to reach New Delhi,” he said.
The pilgrims said that they have no money to return back to Valley as they have no money and are starving.
They appealed to LG Manoj Sinha led administration to help them in returning home and direct police to take action against the guide.
“We can’t narrate our sufferings in words. We are illiterates and yet he (Guide) left us in the lurch,” said a woman pilgrim. (KNT)

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January 21, 2023
Guide dupes Kashmiri pilgrims leaving them mid-way in Beirut (capital city of Lebanon) – Kashmir News

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Srinagar, Jan 21: A self-styled ‘Guide’ has duped at least 10 Kashmiri pilgrims, after taking money from them to show sacred shrines and places in Iran, Iraq and other countries, leaving them mid-way in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.
At least 10 pilgrims are stuck in Delhi this time, requesting Jammu and Kashmir Administration to help them return home as they are without money.
One of the pilgrims Ghulam Hasan Wani of Devar Yekmanpora village of Singhpora Pattan told the news agency Kashmir News Trust over the phone from Delhi that a Guide Syed Nasir from Harinara Pattan took Rs one lakh per person to help them in pilgrimage to Karbala and others sacred site.
“After performing pilgrimage, the guide left us mid-way in Beirut without informing us. He is still absconding. We suffered heavily as we were not having money with us. We sold our valuables including the earrings and gold chains of women pilgrims accompanying us. Somehow we have managed to reach New Delhi,” he said.
The pilgrims said that they have no money to return back to Valley as they have no money and are starving.
They appealed to LG Manoj Sinha led administration to help them in returning home and direct police to take action against the guide.
“We can’t narrate our sufferings in words. We are illiterates and yet he (Guide) left us in the lurch,” said a woman pilgrim. (KNT)

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January 21, 2023
Guide dupes Kashmiri pilgrims leaving them mid-way in Beirut

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Srinagar, Jan 21: A self-styled ‘Guide’ has duped at least 10 Kashmiri pilgrims, after taking money from them to show sacred shrines and places in Iran, Iraq and other countries, leaving them mid-way in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.
At least 10 pilgrims are stuck in Delhi this time, requesting Jammu and Kashmir Administration to help them return home as they are without money.
One of the pilgrims Ghulam Hasan Wani of Devara Yetalampora village of Singhpora Pattan told the news agency Kashmir News Trust over the phone from Delhi that a Guide Syed Nasir from Harennarah Pattan took Rs one lakh per person to help them in pilgrimage to Karbala and others sacred site.
“After performing pilgrimage, the guide left us mid-way in Beirut without informing us. He is still absconding. We suffered heavily as we were not having money with us. We sold our valuables including the earrings and gold chains of women pilgrims accompanying us. Somehow we have managed to reach New Delhi,” he said.
The pilgrims said that they have no money to return back to Valley as they have no money and are starving.
They appealed to LG Manoj Sinha led administration to help them in returning home and direct police to take action against the guide.
“We can’t narrate our sufferings in words. We are illiterates and yet he (Guide) left us in the lurch,” said a woman pilgrim. [KNT]
Story by Tanveer Hussain.

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January 21, 2023