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The Haj Terminal at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will start operations
Thursday, October 30, 2008 www.indianexpress.com
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New Delhi: With a bunch of added conveniences for pilgrims, the Haj Terminal at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will start operations for this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca on Thursday. With over 900 passengers expected to fly every day for the next 18 days, the first flight from Delhi is expected to take off at 3:30 pm from the Haj Terminal, which has undergone a facelift this year.
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Of names and more
Friday, September 26, 2008 www.hindustantimes.com
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This week we continue where we left off last week — talking of Hamida Begum, who built the Humayun’s tomb for her husband and brought 300 Arab builders with her from Mecca. She commissioned a Persian architect Ghiyas, who is credited with providing India with the first dome in the Persian style — a dome that is a complete semi-circle.
It is not clear whether the Arabs were invited by him or broug
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Saudi deports 1000 Indians for overstaying
Wednesday, June 06, 2007 sify.com
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About 1,000 Indians, who entered Saudi Arabia on pilgrim visas and overstayed in the search of jobs, have been deported since Monday. Officials at Passport Department have been struggling to find them room at the deportation centre in Jeddah, which is currently coping with the rush of illegal residents taking advantage of the amnesty, media reports said.
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Saudis seek Indian help in smooth Haj operation
Friday, May 25, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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In steps to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims during the Haj pilgrimage, the Saudi Arabian authorities have sought cooperation of all countries, including India, to persuade their nationals to stay in Mina for the sixth day as well.
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