The Yemeni Ministries of Awqaf (Endowments) and Transport, in the internationally recognized government, have strongly condemned the politicization of the Yemeni Airways crisis, emphasizing that the national carrier is dedicated to serving all Yemeni travelers. This, they stressed, has been a cons...
The Yemeni Ministry of Awqaf and Guidance, recognized by the international community, announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024, that it had returned "all stranded pilgrims from Jeddah Airport to Makkah al-Mukarramah, while those wishing to return to Aden were transported." The minist...
The Yemeni Ministry of Transportation has accused the Houthi rebels of holding over 1300 Yemeni pilgrims hostage in Jeddah and Mecca, citing the group's seizure of Yemenia Airlines planes. The ministry issued a statement on Wednesday, June 26, condemning the Houthi's actions as a "bla...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday, June 23, 2024, the final death toll for this year's Hajj pilgrimage (1445 AH), reporting 1,301 fatalities. The Ministry of Health also highlighted the extensive healthcare services provided to pilgrims throughout the season. According to the ...
A devastating car accident in the Ain Ali area of Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, has claimed the lives of eight people and injured seven others from the same family. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 20, 2024, when a sedan careened off a rocky mountainside on the road connecting the Shers distri...
The governments of Jordan, Egypt, and Tunisia have issued official statements confirming that the deceased and missing pilgrims from their respective countries were not part of their official Hajj missions. Some individuals entered the Kingdom irregularly, while others traveled independently. S...
A scorching heatwave has claimed the lives of 164 pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, with some succumbing to heatstroke, according to Reuters. Saudi television reported that pilgrims performed the Hajj rituals under extreme temperatures, leading to fatalities. Temperatures in Mecca reach...
Videos circulating widely on Tuesday have revealed the dire conditions faced by Yemeni pilgrims in Mecca, highlighting a lack of services provided by the Yemeni Hajj mission. Footage viewed by "Bran Press" shows Yemeni pilgrims in the open air at Mina, a tent city near Mecca, with som...
Amidst concerns about potential disruptions, Iran has denied any plans to use the Hajj pilgrimage for purposes beyond the traditional religious rites. Alireza Enayat, the Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, stated on Saturday, June 15, 2024, that Iranian pilgrims have received "no instruction...
The Saudi authorities have revealed the use of drones in monitoring and tracking individuals violating Hajj regulations. The official account of the Saudi General Security on the X platform has shared videos showcasing drone operations in identifying and tracking individuals who are not adherin...
The Yemeni Ministry of Awqaf has prepared 516 buses equipped with modern amenities to transport 24,255 Yemeni pilgrims from their accommodations in Makkah to the holy sites, the official Yemeni news agency Saba reported on Friday, June 14th. The pilgrims are now heading to the Mina camp to spen...
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has firmly stated that it will not allow the holy sites to be transformed into platforms for chanting that deviate from the principles of Islamic law. The ministry emphasized that the security and safety of pilgrims are "a red line, and there will be no compromi...
The Yemeni Minister of Awqaf (Religious Endowments) and Guidance, Mohammed Shabiba, has stressed the importance of adhering to the regulations governing the Hajj pilgrimage and urged against exploiting the sacred duty for political or sectarian propaganda. During a meeting with guides accompany...
Mecca, Saudi Arabia - The participation of a delegation from the internationally classified terrorist group, the Houthi group, in this year's Hajj season, has caused widespread controversy and garnered a wave of disgruntled responses on social media platforms. The Houthi delegation was capture...
The Minister of Awqaf and Guidance in the internationally recognized Yemeni government, Mohammed bin Ayda Shabiba, on Monday, June 10, 2024, instructed Hajj mission teams to comply with the instructions issued by the Ministry and relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During a com...
Yemeni activists, journalists, and officials have fiercely criticized a speech by Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi, in which he accused Saudi Arabia of exploiting the Hajj pilgrimage for-profit and imposing unfair burdens on Muslims. The backlash came via social media platform X...
The Minister of Awqaf and Guidance in the internationally recognized Yemeni government, Mohammed Shabibeh, announced on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, the completion of the deployment of 24,255 Yemeni pilgrims for this year's Hajj pilgrimage (1445 AH). Shabibeh stated in a statement carrie...
A delegation from the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, departed Sana'a International Airport on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, according to Houthi-affiliated media outlets. The delegation, led by Yahya al-Razami, ...
The Yemeni Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and Guidance, recognized by the international community, has reported that over 14,000 Yemeni pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year. In a statement released on Saturday, June 1, 2024, the ministry announced that 14,32...
In a move towards modernization, the internationally recognized Yemeni government has launched a new digital system, "Yalamlam," to manage the pilgrimage process for the upcoming Hajj season. The Ministry of Endowments and Guidance announced the system's launch on Wednesday, May 29th...