Saudi sun challenges hajj pilgrims

Mobile phones are overheating and the pavement feels like a frying pan but for Abdul al-Assad, intense desert heat is all part of the hajj pilgrimage in summertime Saudi Arabia. Even with temperatures hitting 46°C (115 degrees Fahrenheit), the 48-year-old Briton said the hardship only heightened his experience. "If it was easy,

IBBL provides gift items for Hajj pilgrims

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has handed over gift items for Hajj pilgrims to use in the Hajj Camp, a press release said Thursday. Md. Altaf Hossain, AMD of the bank, handed over the gifts to Md. Saiful Islam, director of Hajj (joint secretary), at Hajj office in Ashkona, in

Praava Health launches exclusive health package for Hajj pilgrims

Praava Health has launched an exclusive health package for pious Muslims who are going on the Hajj pilgrimage from Bangladesh, a press release said Wednesday. The Health Package includes HBA1C, CBC with ESR, S. Creatinine, Urine R/M/E, Consultation with Family Medicine doctors, Lipid Profile, Vitamin-D, Liver Function Test, ECG, and CXR

Islami Bank hands over gift items for Hajj pilgrims

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has handed over gift items for Hajj pilgrims to use in the Hajj Camp, a press release said Tuesday. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Additional Managing Director of the bank handed over the gifts to Md. Saiful Islam, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs at Hajj Office located

Bangladesh Makes Covid Vaccine Mandatory for Hajj Pilgrims

The government has made coronavirus vaccination mandatory for people willing to perform Hajj later this year. A notice was issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday. The decision was taken in accordance with the Health Ministry of Saudi Arabia. According to the notice, around 60,707 people, who have registered for