2019 hajj news

Here are some news articles and updates related to the 2019 Hajj:

Pre-Hajj Preparations

• Saudi Arabia announces plans to increase the number of pilgrims allowed to perform Hajj in 2019, with a total of 2.5 million pilgrims expected to participate. (Source: Al Jazeera, May 2019)
• The Saudi government launches a new app to help pilgrims plan and navigate their Hajj journey, providing information on transportation, accommodation, and prayer times. (Source: Arab News, June 2019)

Hajj Arrivals and Departures

• The first batch of pilgrims from Indonesia arrives in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with a total of 221,000 Indonesian pilgrims expected to participate. (Source: The Jakarta Post, July 2019)
• The Egyptian government announces that it will send 10,000 pilgrims to perform Hajj in 2019, with the first batch of pilgrims departing from Cairo on July 2. (Source: Ahram Online, July 2019)

Hajj Rituals and Events

• The Saudi government announces that it will allow women to perform the "stoning of the devil" ritual, a key part of the Hajj pilgrimage, for the first time in 2019. (Source: BBC News, July 2019)
• The annual Hajj sermon is delivered by the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, emphasizing the importance of unity and tolerance among pilgrims. (Source: Al Arabiya, August 2019)

Challenges and Concerns

• The Saudi government faces criticism for its handling of the Hajj pilgrimage, with some pilgrims reporting long queues and delays at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. (Source: The Guardian, August 2019)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of the risk of heatstroke and dehydration among pilgrims, particularly in the hot summer weather. (Source: WHO, August 2019)

Post-Hajj

• The Saudi government announces that it has successfully completed the 2019 Hajj pilgrimage, with no major incidents or fatalities reported. (Source: Saudi Gazette, August 2019)
• The Egyptian government reports that all of its pilgrims have returned safely from Hajj, with many expressing gratitude for the experience. (Source: Ahram Online, August 2019)

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