Steps taken to meet growing demand for Muslim holy water
JEDDAH: The very mention of the word “Zamzam” evokes a feeling of awe in the hearts of the faithful. Zamzam water is considered holy in Islam. It is found in a 30 meter well in the basement of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, about 20 meters east of the Kaaba. The water is believed to possess healing qualities, and is treated with reverence by all Muslims. The Saudi government
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Saudi govt approves immigration facility for pilgrims in Pakistan, increases Haj quota
The Saudi Arabian government has included Pakistan in its 'Road to Makkah' project, allowing pilgrims to undergo immigration clearance at Pakistani airports before leaving for Haj, Radio Pakistan reported on Wednesday.
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Saudi Arabia increases India Hajj pilgrim quota
NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the increase in quota for Indian Hajj pilgrims to 200,000 at the request of PM Narendra Modi during his recent visit to the country. Also at the request of Modi, the crown prince ordered the release of 850 Indian prisoners held in Saudi Arabian jails.
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Tabung Haji continues to balance equity exposure
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) continues to pare down its shareholding in listed firms after disposing of almost RM20 billion worth of equities and assets to a government-created special-purpose vehicle (SPV) at the end of last year
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Hop-on buses take visitors to 12 landmarks in Madinah
The tourists will be supplied with state-of-the-art earphones to listen to the guidance and descriptions about each location. The descriptions will include anecdotes related to the Prophets life.
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Excellent relationship with Saudi Arabia augurs well for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims from India
NEW DELHI: Prominent Muslims in India have told Arab News the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has redefined their relationship with Riyadh. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to use the country’s fast-growing economy to attract more investment from Islamic nations, particularly Saudi Arabia. Muslims make up 14 percent of India’s population. Last
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Tanazzul Increases by 40% for Hajj 2019/1440
While Hajj is still a few months away and we still need to get through the blessed month of Ramadan, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) says the Hajj Ministry in Saudi Arabia has increased the Tanazul tax by 40%.
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Awqaf Ministry: End of Hajj registration
A spokesman for the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf Islamic Affairs and Holy Places Hussam Hayari stated that the deadline for Hajj registration ended at 10 pm on
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Foreign minister: Malaysians unaffected by hotel fire in Mecca
Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah today confirmed that no Malaysians were involved in a fire at a hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia yesterday.
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What's the Story With Mujamala or Hajj Courtesy Visas?
With South Africa having a 4 to 5 year waiting period or more than 23,000 first time hujjaj that are still on the list, many people have enquired about the Mujamala or courtesy visa as a means to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam.
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With a Waiting List of 23,000, Could SA's Hajj Quota be Increased?
Could South Africa’s hajj quota be increased for the forthcoming hajj? This is the hope of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) and South African Muslims who have the desire to embark on the journey of a lifetime.
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SAHUC Provides Brief Explanation of Contentious R 1,500 Hajj Registration Fee
Following the release of The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC)’s first accreditation list for Hajj 2019/1440, a number of questions have been raised about the R 1,500 registration fee imposed by the hajj body on pilgrims.
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