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NewsElderly 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.
NewsYemen's Houthi rebels targeted Mecca, states Friday sermon
A Friday sermon in the Maldives condemned Yemen's Houthi rebels for an alleged drone attack targeting Mecca. While Saudi Arabia claims to have intercepted the strike, the Houthis deny the allegations. The Maldives, a member of a Saudi-led coalition, officially denounced the group for violating the sanctity of Islam's holiest sites.
