Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

7 Jul 2020

Work progresses as planned on Makkah’s Masar project

Umm Alqura for Development and Construction (UAQ) — the owner and developer of the Masar destination in Makkah — has confirmed that work is underway to complete the remainder of the infrastructure phase for the project. It features King Abdul Aziz Road as its core component and is being brought to life under the slogan “Dedicated to Makkah.”

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6 Jul 2020

Registration for Hajj begins; 70% will be expats

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah opened on Monday registration for those wishing to perform Hajj this year through its website. Out of the total 10,000 pilgrims, 70 percent will be foreigners residing in the Kingdom while the remaining 30 percent will be Saudis.

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5 Jul 2020

Special health protocols for Hajj issued

The Saudi National Center for Disease Prevention and Control has issued special health protocols for the current Hajj season. According to the protocol, pilgrims should not be allowed to touch or kiss the Holy Kaaba and the Black Stone and they have to use packaged sterilized pebbles for the stoning ritual.

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