The Route to Makkah: Pilgrim’s Journey From Home to the Holy City

The route to Makkah: Pilgrim’s journey from home to the holy city

RIYADH: Every year, millions of Muslims around the world take on a spiritual journey to perform the pilgrimage to Makkah. This religious obligation is only performed once in a lifetime for those who are able, and begins long before the pilgrim arrives in Makkah. The route to the holy city begins with a deep, personal decision motivated by faith, hope for closeness to God, and

Haj pilgrims praise Rubat facilities, arrangements in Makkah

Hyderabad: Haj pilgrims staying at the Rubat in Makkah have expressed their gratitude for the excellent services and arrangements provided at the Rubat. Pilgrims from the erstwhile Hyderabad State, covering 45 districts across Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, were selected through a lottery system to stay in the Rubat. The lottery included pilgrims from 33 districts of Telangana, 8 from Maharashtra, and 4 from Karnataka. This initiative, c…