Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

9 Feb 2020

Fed cabinet to mull over proposal to bring down Hajj 2020 expenses

Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair a federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday, where approval would be given to the Hajj Policy 2020. “A proposal to lower down Hajj expenses by Rs 50,000 to 60,000 will be presented in the cabinet on Tuesday and after a nod from the cabinet, federal Minister for Religious Affairs will announce the policy,” they said.

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7 Feb 2020

KSA tightens Hajj visas on health grounds

The Saudi government has informed all countries, including Bangladesh, that Haj pilgrims will get their visas this year only after get their health assessment certificates. No sick persons with a serious disease can travel to Saudi to perform Hajj this year, the Saudi government said.

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