Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa
30 Jun 2023
Saudi Arabia unveils plan to link Haramain Train with Mashair Train
In-depth studies are being carried out between the transportation system and the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites to find the best solutions to link these two projects directly through the Makkah Haram: minister
Read more
30 Jun 2023
Over 68,000 tons of waste generated in 12 days
The Holy Makkah Municipality has said that the cleaning contracts for this year's Hajj included 13,549 workers, drivers, supervisors and observers of cleanliness.
Read more
29 Jun 2023
‘E-bracelet’ instrumental in providing fast healthcare for pilgrims
Several Hajj service providing companies and establishments rely on the e-bracelet of pilgrims to get full data about their health conditions
Read more
28 Jun 2023
Women who humanize Grand Mosque on Khullaif Day
The Grand Mosque in Makkah has witnessed a surge of women visitors on the first and second days of Hajj, known as the Khullaif days.
Read more
27 Jun 2023
Pilgrims perform standing at Arafat, pinnacle of pilgrimage
In the height of spiritual salvation, around two million pilgrims from 160 countries around the world performed wuqoof (standing) at Arafat, the most important ritual of Hajj, marking the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage
Read more