Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

19 Jul 2023

The kiswa of Holy Kaaba replaced

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque replaced the Holy Kaaba's new cover (kiswa), under the supervision of Sheikh Dr. Abdurrahman Al-Sudais, head of the General Presidency, as is customary every year.

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17 Jul 2023

King Salman sends verbal message to South African president

Royal Court Advisor Ahmed Kattan, on a visit to South Africa, has conveyed a verbal message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, concerning bilateral relations and ways to enhance mutual cooperation.

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11 Jul 2023

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announce start of Umrah season

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the start of the Umrah season. The Ministry said that citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia, as well as citizens of the GCC countries and the residents who are living there can now issue the necessary permits through the Nusuk or Tawakkalna applications.

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