Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

31 Mar 2020

Madinah Governor Calls For Fulfilling Citizens' Needs During Curfew

Saudi Governor of Madinah region Prince Faisal bin Salman has underlined the need to provide citizens and residents with all required services, ensuring that all their needs are fulfilled including food and medicine, to ensure they are not impacted by the curfew imposed to fight COVID-19.

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30 Mar 2020

Curfew extended in six Makkah districts

Ministry of Interior on Monday extended the curfew period in the districts of Ajyad, Al-Masafi, Al-Misfalah, Al-Hujun, Al-Nakasa and Housh Bakr in Makkah. These measures are aimed at preventing anyone from entering or leaving these areas all through the day.

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30 Mar 2020

Halt Hajj preparations for now

The Saudi Arabian Hajj ministry has asked Bangladesh government to suspend some activities relating to this year’s pilgrimage until further instructions in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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