Somalia: Saudi lifts livestock export ban for Somaliland
Somaliland- The separatist northwestern region of Somaliland has announced that Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban on the imports of its livestock ahead of the annual Hajj, Garowe Online reports.
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PUC releases ‘code of conduct’ for Hajj pilgrims
Pakistan Ulema Council while releasing ‘Code of Conduct’ for pilgrims urged on would be ‘Hujjaj’ and pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia from Pakistan to ensure implementation on rules and regulations of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. During Hajj days, pilgrims should stay away from indulging in any controversial debates and not to take part in any procession, political gathering and sloganeering.
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Pilgrims start streaming into holy cities
Foreign pilgrims started arriving in the Kingdom on Monday, Dhul Qada 1, which marks the beginning of the Haj season of 2017.
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SA hujjaj delayed as flights grounded
South African hujjaj who were stranded at OR Tambo international airport were handed a life-line this afternoon after news that they would be booked on an alternative flight tonight. Distressed hujjaj missed their international flight to Saudi Arabia due to bad weather in Johannesburg.
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First Pakistani Haj flight arriving today
The first Haj flight from Pakistan is arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) on Monday signaling the arrival of pilgrims by air for this year’s Haj.
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First SA hujjaj to depart on Sunday
With the first group of South Africans set to embark on Haj 2017 this week, role-players in the haj sector are now tightening their logistical arrangements for the haj season. Some 2 million pilgrims from around the world will travel to the holy cities for the annual pilgrimage, which takes place over five days. This year, the hajj will commence on Wednesday 30th August and conclude on Monday 4th September.
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Vaccination rules for Haj pilgrims announced
Vaccination against meningitis is mandatory for all local and foreign pilgrims. The flu vaccine is not mandatory but it is desirable to take it considering the climate and susceptibility of pilgrims.
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Hajj 2017: Nigeria risks losing thousands of slots in future, group warns
“Of the 75, 000 allocated to states, only 51, 000 has been utilised leaving 19, 000 seats unsold. The slow response of pilgrims is being attributed to the hope of possible government’s intervention of granting lower exchange rate to reduce the 2017 hajj fare,” the civil society said.
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Ethiopia: Quota Increment Delineates Ethio-Saudi Relation - Council
Council President Sheikh Muhammad-Amin Jamal Omar told The Ethiopian Herald that agreement was reached with Saudi Arabian government to expand Ethiopian Hajj pilgrims' quota to 15,000 in the current year.
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Somaliland to export more than 800,000 livestock Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj
Somaliland is expected to export more than 800,000 livestock to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj. The animals are en route to Saudi Arabia for use as sacrificial offerings for millions of Muslims making the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Haramain high-speed train arrives in Jeddah for first time
The Haramain Express Train has arrived at Jeddah station for the first time after operational tests of the Saudi high-speed train system. The railway will be fully operational by the end of 2017.
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Bangladeshi Hajj flights to begin July 24
Hajj flights carrying Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will begin on July 24 and end on August 26 this year. A total of 127,198 pilgrims from Bangladesh are scheduled to perform Hajj this year.
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