Jordan impose JOD200 on Hajj
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Jordan stated that people, who want to perform Hajj, are obligated to pay JOD200. The ministry explained that that this move is for worshipers to gain their place in Mecca and permit the ministry to count the precise number of people who are serious about performing the religious duty in 2018.
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Biometrics Required for All Hujjaj Travelling for Hajj
All hujjaj including South Africans embarking and travelling on the spiritual journey of hajj in 1439/2018 will require biometrics to be processed. This is according to the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) who says it was informed of the decision by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pretoria during a meeting on the 11 January.
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Over 2.4m pilgrims passed through Jeddah airport since November
More than 2.4 million pilgrims passed through King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah since the beginning of the Umrah season, which started in November and will continue until July.
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Laboratory says ‘it did not authorise’ use of name on Zam Zam Water being sold in UK stores
A company says it did not authorise the use of their name on bottles of Zam Zam water being sold to members of the UK public.
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Pakistan: 10,000 aged, special citizens to go for Hajj on special quota
Federal minister for religious affairs and interfaith harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Thursday said that the aged and disabled citizens will especially be facilitated under the Hajj policy. While speaking to the media, he said that 10,000 aged and disabled citizens would be sent to Hajj through official quota, under which 5,000 such citizens and 5,000 of their caretakers would be facilitated.
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Taif mosque is a historic Saudi jewel with a story to tell
TAIF: Flocks of Hajj and Umrah performers travel to Taif, 70km from Makkah, to visit the city’s historical places. One of the main attractions in Taif is the Al-Qu’a and Al-Qantara Mosque, located in Al-Mathnah neighborhood.
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Haj sea route fails to enthuse pilgrims
“The pilgrims from Kerala do not like the idea of going all the way to Mumbai to board a ship to Saudi Arabia even if the cost comes down by ₹40,000. Our pilgrims favour direct flights though the airfare now is ₹76,000,” Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunju Moulavi, chairman, Haj Committee, told The Hinduon Wednesday.
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Makkah vendors banned from selling Holy Mosque souvenirs
The Ministry of Commerce and Investment continues its campaign in Makkah against selling souvenirs of the Kaaba, Maqam Ibrahim and Al-Haram Al-Makki because of what it called “preserving its sanctity” after shops were notified through inspection tours.
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Najib visits Prophet Muhammad’s Dome in Medina
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today tweeted about his visit to the tomb of Prophet Muhammad in Medina, Saudi Arabia yesterday.
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Saudi Arabia increases India’s Haj quota by 5,000: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
The Gulf country has expanded India’s quota after Naqvi signed a bilateral annual Haj agreement between India and Saudi Arabia with the Haj and Umrah minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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NAHCON, Saudi pilgrims’ agency signs MoU
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the National Adilla Establishment in Madina have signed the 2018 Hajj Services agreement.
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Mumbai-Jeddah ship service to resume for Haj pilgrimage
After a gap of 23 years, the government of India is seriously making efforts to resume pilgrimage by sea route for the upcoming Haj. Minister of Haj and Umrah Muhammad Saleh Benten has agreed in principle to resume ship service for this year's pilgrimage, according to India's Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
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