Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

19 Jul 2020

No entry to holy sites without a Hajj permit

Maj. Gen. Zayed Al-Tawaian, commander of the Hajj Security Forces, said that only those who have valid Hajj permit will be allowed to enter the holy sites and penalties will be imposed on violators.

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19 Jul 2020

Hajj 2020 pilgrims start 7 day quarantine

Pilgrims selected to perform the Hajj this year started a seven day quarantine on Sunday, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. The measure is part of a series of safeguards taken to ensure the safety of pilgrims during Hajj, which takes place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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