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Tunisian pilgrim doubles as interpreter at Hajj pilgrimage
Lost in translation? Not in Mecca, thanks to a dedicated squad of interpreters gearing up to help two million Muslims speaking dozens of languages at the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Facts and figures about the Hajj
The hajj pilgrimage, which starts at Islam’s holiest sites in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, is one of the world’s largest annual gatherings.
Saudi Arabia: Two million Muslims expected at Hajj pilgrimage
Saudi authorities say two million Muslims from around the world are expected to converge on Islam’s holiest city of Mecca and nearby sites in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, which starts on Sunday.
Governor Akeredolu urges Ondo pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria in Saudi Arabia
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Sunday, advised intending pilgrims from the state to Saudi Arabia for the 2018 Hajj to be good and responsible ambassadors of Nigeria.
Iran’s Khamenei criticises Saudi Arabia over Hajj pilgrimage
Iran’s top authority Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticised Saudi Arabia over its management of the hajj pilgrimage and called for a fresh investigation into a 2015 crush that killed hundreds, Iranian state TV reported on Monday.
India ends government subsidies for Hajj pilgrimage
The Indian government has announced the end of a decades-long policy of giving subsidy to thousands of Muslims heading to the holy city of Mecca to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge charged with breaching FA betting rules
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules, the English governing body announced Monday.
David Umahi warns employers over rejection of corps members
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Monday, warned employers of labour over rejection of corps members posted to their organisations by the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state.
Police nab four suspected robbers in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested four suspected robbers in Abuja.
Abdulfatah Ahmed alleges APC importing unknown persons to disrupt Kwara by-election
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has assured the people of the state, especially residents of Irepodun, Oke Ero, Isin and Ekiti Federal Constituency of their safety and security during next Saturday’s House of Representatives by-election.
Teleology takes over 9Mobile
Teleology has formally taken over control of Nigeria’s troubled telecommunication company, 9mobile, by appointing a new board of directors, headed by 54 year-old Nasiru Ado Bayero.
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