SATHOA hosts Hajj market day in CT
As the deadline draws closer for hujjaj to select a hajj operator for the hajj season, picking the right package can become tricky especially if it is your first time embarking on this sacred journey.
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Makkah brand Duraibah
Duraibah is a brand born out of Makkah and got its name from one of the ancient doors of the Grand Mosque, which at the time led to the main city market.
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Our Hajj fare is unaffordable, I‘ll reduce it — Barr Hassan
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Barrister Dhikirullahi Hassan as NAHCON Chairman along with other 18 board members nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari. The appointments which were made last December were confirmed yesterday during senate plenary.
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Disgruntled New Heights clients set for legal action
Disgruntled clients of Fazila Malek came together to offer her a lifeline in the form of a business rescue plan, however, the embattled travel operator has dismissed the offer.
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Religious Ministry mulls privatising Hajj ritual training
The training among the intending pilgrims would be imparted this year by using the most modern technology (3D simulation, etc on the pattern of Indonesia.
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I'll reduce Hajj fares, Pilgrims' stay in Saudi -NAHCON Chair Nominee
THE Chairman nominee for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Barrister Zhikrullahi Hassan yesterday promised that he would work to ensure that the Hajj fares being paid by Nigerian pilgrims were reduced as well as their stay for holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia if his appointment is confirmed by the Senate.
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Pakistan- 'Hajj expenses have gone beyond affordability of middle class'
(MENAFN - Tribal News Network) Naheed Jahangir PESHAWAR: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has proposed another hike of Rs115,000 in Hajj expenses for the year 2020 after which the total cost under government Hajj scheme will reach 550,000, making it impossible for many to perform the religious obligation this year.
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Umroh.com Expands to iOS Platform to Attract More Young Pilgrims
Attracting more would-be pilgrims, umrah online marketplace Umroh.com is currently developing an iOS version.
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Tabung Haji to bear cost of haj visa for M'sian pilgrims
This follows Saudi Arabia's new charge of RM326 for the 2020 haj season.
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Hajj cost further jacks up due to Saudi fee
Ministry official says they are in touch with the Saudi govt and still trying to reduce the expenses
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Embrace hajj levy, mentorship, stakeholders tell pilgrims, regulators
Former director of operations Nigeria Pilgrims Board Dr Sani Sufi has charged Nigerian Muslims to embrace the idea of hajj levy to further strengthen hajj operations in the country.
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Hajj cost may increase to Rs550,000 this year
The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday told a Senate panel that cost of Hajj may increase this year by over one hundred thousand rupees because of hike in the US dollar’s exchange rate and rising airfares.
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