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Elderly pilgrims prioritised with new policy for seniors over 70

A new policy prioritizes first-time pilgrims over age 70 for the next Hajj, granting spots to 324 seniors on the waiting list. While this may delay younger applicants by a year, it ensures elderly citizens can fulfill their religious duties. One family member may also be prioritized to accompany them for support.

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Over 4,000 Maldivians travel for Umrah during school holidays

Over 4,000 Maldivians have traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage during the current school holidays. Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed confirmed the pilgrims are in good health. This surge follows the recent Hajj season, with packages for this trip ranging from MVR 27,000 to MVR 30,000.

2 months ago

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Elderly pilgrims prioritised with new policy for seniors over 70

Over 4,000 Maldivians travel for Umrah during school holidays

All Maldivian Hajj pilgrims return home

First Maldivian Hajj pilgrims return home

Maldivian pilgrims reach Arafat

Maldivian Pilgrims Reach Arafat in Good Health

Muizzu and Sajidha in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Maldives joins Mecca Route Initiative ahead of Hajj

Disappointment after Hajj trip shortened to 15 days

Shaheem meets Saudi Hajj Minister

Muizzu amends rules for Maldivians to go on Hajj

Contacts medicated after tracing for meningococcal

Maldivian national diagnosed with deadly meningococcal disease

Corruption alleged in Hajj pilgrimage service

PPM has better relations with Saudi, Muizzu claims

Tree Top Hospital launches post hajj health screening package