Tag: pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia kicks out 30 Egyptians for traveling on banned tourist visa for hajj

July 22, 2019 Jaber Ali

Saudi Arabia sent back home 30 Egyptians after it complained to Egyptian authorities that the visitors arrived for Hajj on banned tourist visa. Saudi authorities reportedly had informed Egyptian travel agencies to prevent Egyptian holders of tourist visa to visit Read more

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KSA: Illegal Immigrants and Cause to Effect

March 29, 2013March 29, 2013 Peter Mulvany

As the main port of arrival for all Muslims coming to do their pilgrimage, Jeddah has served as the main entry point for centuries. And the neighborhood of Karantina was used as a place where these pilgrims stayed until they Read more

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