Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

4 Jan 2020

Comprehensive insurance coverage now for Umrah pilgrims

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has begun, as of Jan. 1 2020, implementing the comprehensive insurance plan to Umrah pilgrims (coming from abroad) during their visit to the Kingdom, Ayman Arfaj, general supervisor of the media center at the ministry, said in a statement.

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3 Jan 2020

Lanka Hajj Committee to be service-oriented body

On instructions made by Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa, the National Hajj Committee will operate as a service-oriented body to serve Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims, former Minister and present parliamentarian Faiszer Mustapha said in Colombo on Thursday.

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