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World

The Haj, one of the five pillars of Islam

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Eid Al Adha on July 9; Zul Hijjah moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

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Haj 2022: Saudi announces 10,000 riyal fine for those without permit

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Football

Qatar: World Cup fans seeking rooms have ‘a lot of options’

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Eid Al Adha 2022: Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight crescent moon this evening

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