India and Saudi Arabia have signed bilateral Hajj agreement.

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Category : International Published on: January 09 2024

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Recently India and Saudi Arabia have signed bilateral Hajj agreement.
This signing has been done in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Indian Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani signed the agreement with Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister of Affairs Dr. Tawfiq bin Fauzan Al Rabia.
This agreement highlights India's commitment towards inclusivity.
Because it discusses ways to encourage women's participation in Hajj without a male guardian (Mehram).
India's initiative towards encouraging participation under the Ladies Without Mehram category was highly appreciated.
This is an important step towards seamless pilgrimage experiences for Indian Muslim pilgrims.

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India and Saudi Arabia have signed bilateral Hajj agreement.