Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

Prophet's Mosque to remain open for Taraweeh prayers amid COVID-19 precautionary measures

Worshipers can offer Taraweeh prayers (special night prayers) during the holy month of Ramadan amid preventive and precautionary measures, the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced on Thursday.

Over 1,400 workers participate in sterilization operations in Prophet’s Mosque

Domestic pilgrims up to age of 70 allowed to perform Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that domestic pilgrims between the ages of 18 and 70 will be allowed to perform Umrah, saying this is in line with the directives issued by the Ministry of Health as part of precautionary measures and preventive protocols to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Bangladesh makes Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for Hajj pilgrims

The government has made coronavirus vaccination mandatory for people willing to perform Hajj later this year.

New techniques, special materials used to sterilize Grand Mosque

The technical and service affairs agency at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques carries out maintenance works at the Grand Holy Mosque, using up-to-date techniques of sterilization and disinfection.