First group of Iraqi pilgrims returned to Baghdad Wednesday

Iraq's transport ministry said between two to six flights will be operated daily from Saudi Arabia to Iraq, with the campaign set to come to an end on June 24. 

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All Hajj pilgrims from Kurdistan Region arrived in Saudi Arabia: Official

The head of the Kurdistan Region’s Hajj and Umrah office confirmed that all pilgrims from the Kurdistan Region are safe and accounted for.

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First group of Hajj pilgrims leaves Kurdistan Region for Saudi Arabia

The first group of pilgrims will travel overland to the city of Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, to perform the religious journey.

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First group of Hajj pilgrims set to return to Erbil Sunday

The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from the Kurdistan Region are set to arrive back in Erbil on Sunday, with more pilgrims set to arrive early Monday.

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Crash kills four Kurdish Hajj pilgrims

A car accident near Ramadi killed four Kurdish pilgrims returning from Hajj.

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Iraq contacting Saudi over Iraqi pilgrims’ arrest

Iraqi authorities are working to secure the release of two detained pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

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Eleven Iraqis released after being detained in Lebanon

Eleven Iraqi citizens detained in Lebanon for attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia with tourist visas were released with the Iraqi embassy's intervention, underscoring visa complexities during the Hajj season.

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