Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

20 Feb 2022

Haj operators hit by new virus protocols

BAHRAIN’S leading pilgrim tour operators have welcomed the latest coronavirus precautionary protocols adopted by Haj and Umrah authorities, but acknowledged they would have a negative impact on the business.

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19 Feb 2022

Final Quota Announcement For J&K Expected By Mar 1

The final quota of Hajj 2022 for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is expected by March 1 and that it depends on the quota whether all pilgrims registered till February 15 would perform Haj or the Haj committee would go for draws.

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17 Feb 2022

Emirates Airline agrees to promote Saudi tourism

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) signed in Riyadh a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Airline to promote Saudi tourism, attract travelers, enrich the travel experience, develop services and exchange information.

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16 Feb 2022

Umrah Pilgrimage for Iranians Not Likely This Year

Hojat-ol-Islam Seyed Abdol Fattah Navab, the representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs, said there is little time for preparing the grounds for participation of Iranians in Umrah.

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