Hajj

The Hajj (/hæ/;Arabic: حج Ḥaǧǧ "pilgrimage") is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence. It is one of the five pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, and Sawm. The gathering during Hajj is considered the largest annual gathering of people in the world. The state of being physically and financially capable of performing the Hajj is called istita'ah, and a Muslim who fulfills this condition is called a mustati. The Hajj is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to God (Allah). The word Hajj means "to intend a journey", which connotes both the outward act of a journey and the inward act of intentions.

The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th (or in some cases 13th) of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar and the Islamic year is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, the Gregorian date of Hajj changes from year to year. Ihram is the name given to the special spiritual state in which pilgrims wear two white sheets of seamless cloth and abstain from certain actions.

Háj (observation tower)

Háj is an observation tower situated on the top of Háj hill in Olomouc Region of the Czech republic, about 3 kilometres northwest from Šumperk. Its height is 29 meters and it has one viewing platform. Foot tower altitude is 631 meters above sea level.

History

The current observation tower replaced the original Štefánikova rozhledna (literally Štefánik's Tower) which was erected in 1934 and burned down after a lightning strike in 1953. The new structure was built 43 years later, in 1996. Investors were the municipalities of Šumperk, Bludov, Ruda nad Moravou, the now defunct Šumperk District and telephone operators who use the tower as a transmitter.

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Coordinates: 49°58′13.99″N 16°56′1.85″E / 49.9705528°N 16.9338472°E / 49.9705528; 16.9338472

Hannover Airport

Hannover Airport (IATA: HAJ, ICAO: EDDV) is the international airport of Hanover (German: Hannover), the capital of the German state of Lower Saxony. It is the ninth largest airport in Germany and located in Langenhagen, 11 km (6.8 mi) north of the center of Hannover. The airport features flights to European metropolitan and leisure destinations and serves as a base for Germanwings, Condor, SunExpress Deutschland and TUIfly.

History

Early years

Hannover Airport was opened in Langenhagen in 1952, replacing an old airfield within the city limits of Hannover. In 1973 two modern terminals were opened, which became famous because of their compact design. They became the archetype for the Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow. These terminals A and B are still in service today.

In the 1990s trials of intercontinental services to the United States and Canada were stopped due to low passenger numbers.

In 1998 the largest terminal, C, was opened to handle more passengers, adding 8 more gates. Up to 33 aircraft can be handled simultaneously, of which 20 can use aircraft stands equipped with a Jetway. All three terminals are capable of handling a Boeing 747.

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Minority Affairs Ministry Secy visits Jeddah to review preparations for Indian Haj pilgrims

Bahrain News 09 Apr 2025
The visit is aimed at ensuring a seamless pilgrimage for Indian Haj pilgrims.

SECRETARY MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS IN SAUDI ARABIA TO REVIEW ONGOING PREPARATIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S HAJ PILGRIMAGE. (Ministry of Minority Affairs of the Republic of India)

Public Technologies 09 Apr 2025
SECRETARY MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS IN SAUDI ARABIA TO REVIEW ONGOING PREPARATIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S HAJ PILGRIMAGE ... Their visit aims to thoroughly review the ongoing preparations for this year's Haj pilgrimage.

Saudi visa suspended for Haj? UAE travel agents seek clarity on entry permits for Umrah pilgrims, visitors

Khaleejtimes 08 Apr 2025
According to some, visa issuance has been suspended in preparation for the upcoming Haj season ... Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels ... “It’s the Haj season … and we do not have complete clarity on visa approvals yet ... .

Umrah 2025: Saudi Arabia announces final entry and exit dates

The Siasat Daily 08 Apr 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that Shawwal 15, 1446 AH, corresponding to Sunday, April 13, will be the last day for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom this year.

Telangana Haj committee conducts training camp for pilgrims

The Siasat Daily 07 Apr 2025
The Telangana Haj Committee on Sunday, April 6, conducted a training camp for pilgrims at Public Garden, Nampally. The initiative was aimed at preparing senior citizens who are about to go for Haj this year.

Saudi Arabia temporarily halts visas for India, 13 other nations ahead of Haj

Madhyamam 07 Apr 2025
As part of tightening security and ensuring orderly conduct during the upcoming Haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of select visas for nationals from 14 countries, including India.

Haj flights to start from 29th

Dawn 07 Apr 2025
Haj flights are expected to begin on April 29, while 90,000 Pakistanis will perform Haj this year under the official government scheme, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said on Sunday.

Haj flights to start from April 29

Dawn 07 Apr 2025
Haj flights are expected to begin on April 29, while 90,000 Pakistanis will perform Haj this year under the official government scheme, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said on Sunday.

90,000 to perform Haj this year under govt scheme: Sardar Yousuf

The News International 07 Apr 2025
As many as 90,000 pilgrims are set to visit the holy land under the government scheme as preparations for Haj 2025 flight operations get underway smoothly, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf announced on Sunday.

Haj season: Saudi Arabia temporarily bans visas for 14 countries, including Pakistan

The News International 06 Apr 2025
AFP/File. ISLAMABAD. Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary visa ban on 14 countries, including Pakistan, ahead of the Haj season ... .

Haj flights schedule approved

The News International 06 Apr 2025
In this image, Pakistani pilgrims wait in line as they prepare to board a PIA special Haj pilgrimage flight bound for Saudi Arabia at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore ... The schedule will be available on Pak Haj mobile app from today.

Around 90,000 pilgrims to perform Haj under govt scheme: report

Dawn 06 Apr 2025
Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf announced that around 90,000 people would perform Haj under the government’s scheme, state-owned Radio Pakistan reported.

J Street’s Dishonest, Anti-Israel, Anti-Peace, Anti-Democracy Manifesto

The Algemeiner 06 Apr 2025
Opinion ... Photo. J Street via Flickr ... 7, 2023, stems from the Islamist desire to eradicate the Jewish people—a goal first championed in the 1920s by Haj Amin al-Husseini, the Hitler-collaborating Mufti of Jerusalem ... partition plan ... 7 ... member states ... .

PM orders inquiry into failure to utilise private Haj quota

The News International 05 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an inquiry into the failure of Pakistani authorities to fulfil the formalities set by Saudi Arabia for availing private Haj quota this year, which has deprived thousands of intending pilgrims of the facility.

First flight for Haj from Lucknow on April 29; minister takes stock of preparations

Hindustan Times 05 Apr 2025
The Uttar Pradesh MoS Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj, Danish Azad Ansari visited Haj House in Lucknow on Friday and took stock of the preparations for upcoming Haj 2025 ... As many as 15,513 had applied for Haj and all of them got approval.
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