Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa
20 Apr 2017
Jeddah airport serves 5.2m Umrah pilgrims
As many as 5.2 million Umrah pilgrims have arrived and departed through King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah since the beginning of the Umrah season on Nov. 1, according to the airport’s management.
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20 Apr 2017
Indian govt panel to submit report on reducing Haj cost
The Indian government is working on a mechanism where Haj pilgrims can perform their rituals at a reasonable cost, which also includes accommodation and travel to Saudi Arabia.
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19 Apr 2017
High cost of hajj excludes many in SA
In 1989, an elderly man walked into a fish and chips shop in Jo’burg’s inner city and offered the owner, Fazel Ebrahim, this advice: “Always save your shiniest coin.”
Since then, Ebrahim plucked the glossiest coin from the till and dropped it into a tin. By the time he went on hajj in 2011, he had saved R150 000 for him and his wife to make the religious Islamic pilgrimage.
13 Apr 2017
Umrah season extended by one month
Saudi Arabia’s Haj and Umrah Ministry has extended Umrah season by one month in order to give more opportunities to Muslims to perform the ritual.
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3 Apr 2017
SAHUC releases 6th accredited list
Following further cancellations, the South African Hajj and Umrah has released a 6th accredited list. Applicants have until 7th April 2017 at 18h00 to accept accreditation and until Tuesday 18th April 2017 to choose an accredited Hajj Operator.
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