Sarawak seeks bigger Hajj quota
SIBU: Sarawak is urging for an increase in the hajj quota by at least 10 per cent of Malaysia’s total Hajj quota, which is currently set at 31,600 pilgrims. According to Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, Sarawak has only been allocated around 800 slots for Hajj pilgrims, […]
All excited for holy festival of Eid al-Adha
KUCHING: Eid al-Adha, more commonly known in Malaysia as Hari Raya Haji, is one of the most important days on the Muslim calendar. It honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God’s command. This holy festival is commemorated with the sacrifice of a cow or […]
Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic
MECCA, Saudi Arabia: White-robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of Mecca as Islam’s holiest city prepares to host the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic. Banners welcoming the faithful, including the first international visitors since 2019, festooned squares and alleys, while armed security forces patrolled the ancient city, birthplace of […]
Pilgrims elated for chance to perform the Hajj
KUCHING: After waiting for two years to perform the Hajj, Umar Amin Usaini heaved a sigh of relief when he was chosen as one of the pilgrims for the pilgrimage. The 34-year-old said he was grateful that he was going with his sister Ummi Khalthom Usaini, 30, and how they were presented with the opportunity […]
First group of Sarawak pilgrims leave for Holy Land
KUCHING: After a two-year break due to restrictions in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, some 142 individuals became the first group of pilgrims from Sarawak to be able to travel to Mecca for Haj this year. The pilgrims left for the Holy Land today. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, his wife […]
