Thursday, June 11, 2020

This was the official word from the SA Hajj & Umrah Council (Sahuc) in a statement issued on Wednesday night.

The council said a meeting was held earlier on Wednesday with international relations minister Naledi Pandor.

"Based on the closures of our borders, the curtailment of international travel and issues pertaining to Covid-19, it is with regret that we inform South African accredited Hujaaj that South African pilgrims will not be able to embark on the 1441/2020 Hajj," it said.

The pilgrimage - to Mecca, Saudi Arabia - was scheduled to start on July 28 and end on August 2.

The council added that any applicable refunds would be paid.

Source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2020-06-11-sa-muslims-not-able-to-embark-on-hajj-pilgrimage-due-to-covid-19/