Disappointment as dream Hajj trip put on hold
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, and is a mandatory religious duty that must be carried out at least once by Muslims who are physically and financially able. The postponement has put Mumtaz Ally’s lifelong dream of going on pilgrimage on hold.
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Fazila Malek Fraud & Corruption Case Postponed
The case against embattled Hajj & Umrah travel operator Fazila Malek has been postponed to Thursday for a formal bail application.
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower lights up with coronavirus solidarity message
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, recently lit up with in support of its staff and medical professionals who are working to combat coronavirus pandemic as part of an initiative to honor national heroes for their efforts in protecting the nation from the outbreak of the pandemic
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No official statement yet on haj status
Saudi Arabia has not issued an official statement on whether it would allow pilgrims to perform haj in its kingdom this year.
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Bangladesh extends Hajj registration deadline to Apr 16 amid coronavirus uncertainty
The government has extended the registration deadline for Hajj pilgrims to Apr 16 as uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic rages on. The previous deadline was due to expire on Wednesday.
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Annual Hajj pilgrimage put on hold for SA Muslims amid Covid-19 pandemic
The continued infections of the coronavirus worldwide and the depreciation of the rand have put a spike in the plans of thousands of South African Muslims to go on the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The Hajj has been placed on hold until further notice because of the Covid-19 pandemic. About 3430 people in South Africa had been accredited to go.
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Official Says Iran Ready for Different Scenarios Regarding This Year’s Hajj
The Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization hoped that the coronavirus pandemic will be gone by the time the warm season begins and the Hajj will be held, but said the country is ready for different scenarios regarding the pilgrimage.
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Over 300 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims, who have been stranded in Saudi Arabia since March 10, have been facing difficulties since flights banned due to the Coronavirus.
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Indonesia preparing three scenarios for hajj 2020 amid continued spread of coronavirus
Indonesian authorities are preparing three scenarios after Saudi Arabia’s minister of hajj and umrah on Mar 31 gave the first indication that this year’s pilgrimage may not happen due to the continued uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Embattled umrah operator arrested
An embattled Johannesburg travel operator has been arrested. The matter relates to alleged umrah and hajj fraud. It’s believed the woman was arrested with her husband at her Lenasia home this morning.
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Well Known Travel Operator Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Muslim Clients
Lenasia police have confirmed that they have arrested a well known travel operator for allegedly defrauding Muslim clients. The 62-year-old was arrested on Monday morning.
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If Saudi Arabia is forced to put the Hajj on hold, it will not be without precedent
Will the Hajj, which draws millions of Muslims annually to Islam’s birthplace in Saudi Arabia, be suspended this year owing to the global coronavirus pandemic?
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