Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

25 Jul 2020

1,200 prominent Muslims laud Saudi Arabia’s Hajj decision

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs Dawah and Guidance received messages and statements from 1,200 prominent people, including ministers, scholars, muftis, leaders, heads of universities and Islamic societies from various countries of the world, praising Kingdom’s decision to restrict Hajj2020 to a limited number of pilgrims.

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25 Jul 2020

Kaaba’s Kiswa to be replaced next Thursday

As per the yearly custom, the Kiswa, the black cloth with golden embroidery covering the Holy Kaaba, will be changed on Thursday (Dhul Hijjah 9), the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced on Friday.

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