Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa
9 Jun 2022
First ‘Makkah Route’ pilgrims flight from Indonesia arrives in Madinah
The first batch of Indonesian pilgrims who benefited from the "Makkah Route Initiative” arrived at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah on Thursday.
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7 Jun 2022
Saudi Arabia: Western pilgrims no longer able to book Hajj via travel agencies
Just weeks before the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules which mean prospective travellers from western countries must now book their visits to Mecca through a government website, rather than via travel agencies.
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7 Jun 2022
Hajj: New pilgrims to pay GH¢39,000
The National Hajj Board has announced the 2022 Hajj package for prospective pilgrims pegging the total cost of the trip at GH¢39,000 for new pilgrims.
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7 Jun 2022
Hajj journey begins after hiatus for Turkish faithful
The annual Muslim pilgrimage known as the hajj is an emotional experience for the faithful. This year, it became more so as Turkish would-be pilgrims set...
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6 Jun 2022
Saudi Arabia opens e-registration to pilgrims from Europe, America and Australia for Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah enabled pilgrims from Europe, America and Australia to register electronically for this year's Hajj season.
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