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Hajj: A Spiritual Odyssey Unveiling Personal Renewal and Unity

Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, stands as one of the five pillars of Islam, and its significance transcends the physical act of circumambulating the Ka’bah. Beyond the rituals and sacred sites, Hajj is a profound journey that yields multifaceted benefits, fostering spiritual, mental, and emotional growth. At the heart of […]

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BMM Travel Trends For 2024

If the narrative of 2022 was a triumphant comeback to the world of travel, 2023 emerged as the year we ventured into uncharted territories like never before. Wanderers embraced the skies, traversed railways, navigated roads, and sailed the seas to check off monumental bucket-list experiences. From Arctic escapades to opulent yacht cruises and the pioneering […]

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British Nationals Can Now Perform Umrah Without The Need For a Visa

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched the new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This means that British nationals who intend to visit Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to obtain a visit visa in advance of travel and they can stay […]

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Escaping To Taif: A Calm Oasis Perfect For a Summer Retreat

Whether you’re in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Hajj, tourism, to visit family or for business, you have to visit Taif!  Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and only an hour’s drive east of Makkah, Taif promises a world like no other in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Beautiful and prominent in its very own way, the city […]

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Muharram: Rekindling Our Faith With a New Beginning

Muslims around the world tend to become hopeless when the Hajj season is over and it’s easy to see why. With Ramadhan far behind us, the two Eids over and people settling back in upon returning from their Hajj journey, many Muslims tend to become despondent as they eagerly await the moment for another spiritual […]

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Umrah Season Restarts As The Largest Hajj Pilgrimage In History Comes To An End

A record-breaking 2.5 million pilgrims made it to Makkah this year to perform the major pilgrimage known as Hajj. With crowds all standing in unity donning their white Ihrams, pilgrims endured the extreme 45°C heat as they followed in the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim AS in carrying out the many rituals of Hajj.  Described by […]

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