Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

21 Jun 2020

We’ll Not Compromise Safety Of Nigerian Pilgrims – NAHCON

As Muslims in Nigeria and their counterparts accross the world await the government of Saudi Arabia’s official decision on the fate of 2020 Hajj exercise, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured that the health and safety of Nigerian pilgrims will not be compromised.

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19 Jun 2020

Over 1,500 mosques in Makkah to receive worshipers on Sunday dawn

About 1,560 mosques in Makkah, both small and large, are set to open their doors to receive worshipers starting at dawn prayers next Sunday, after a 90-day disruption, due to the precautionary and preventive measures to counter the outbreak of the new coronavirus COVID-19 infection.

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19 Jun 2020

Haj travel agents to lose over RM150m in business

DUE to travel restrictions affecting both haj and umrah pilgrimages, licensed travel agents under Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) are expected to lose over RM150 million in business for the current year’s season, which ends on Aug 19.

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