Religion and Thought
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Afghanistan Completes Transfer of Hajj Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan completes Hajj pilgrims' transfer to Saudi Arabia with final flight from Kabul, fulfilling the nation's 30,000-person pilgrimage quota for…
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Taliban Leader Hebatullah Akhundzada Lays Foundation Stone for Eidgah Mosque in Lashkargah
Taliban leader Hebatullah Akhundzada lays foundation stone for Eidgah mosque in Lashkargah, emphasizing unity amid no details on funding or…
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Kabul and Riyadh Discuss Increasing Afghan Hajj Visas
Afghanistan's Taliban-led ministry and Saudi ambassador discuss increasing Hajj and Umrah visa quotas and enhancing collaboration between the two countries.
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First Afghan Pilgrimage Caravan Arrives in Mecca
The first group of Afghan pilgrims has arrived in Mecca after prayers in Medina, with 30,000 expected to perform Hajj…
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Taliban Officials Establish Special Facility to Preserve Old Qurans in Helmand
Taliban officials create a special facility in Helmand to preserve old Qurans amid Afghanistan's widespread poverty and hunger crisis.
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Afghan Pilgrims Express Satisfaction with Services and Facilities During Hajj
Afghan pilgrims express satisfaction with accommodations and facilities during Hajj in Saudi Arabia, highlighting improved access and services.
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First Afghan Hajj Pilgrimage Group Arrives in Medina
The first group of Afghan Hajj pilgrims has arrived in Medina, with 366 pilgrims from Nangarhar departing Kabul early this…
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Afghanistan Begins Sending 30,000 Pilgrims for Hajj to Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan officially begins sending 30,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with special flights and enhanced coordination announced by Taliban's…
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Taliban Official’s Claim That Providing Food Leads to Paradise Sparks Outrage in Afghanistan
A Taliban official’s claim that giving food to fighters leads to paradise sparks widespread criticism and backlash among Afghans on…
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Dispute Over Eid al-Fitr Date: Saudi Arabia Sets Friday, Taliban Court Declares Thursday
Taliban court declares Thursday as Eid al-Fitr in Afghanistan, while Saudi Arabia sets Friday and Iran Saturday, causing regional differences…