Umm Al-Qura Hosts 26th Hajj and Umrah Research Forum in Makkah
Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah hosted the 26th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research, featuring a knowledge exhibition and the fourth Hajjathon innovation competition.
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Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah hosted the 26th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research, featuring a knowledge exhibition and the fourth Hajjathon innovation competition.
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Indonesia, Pakistan and India again top the reported Hajj 2027 country quotas, though only some nations have confirmed official figures. Others remain provisional pending Saudi Arabia's final announcement.
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