Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

9 Aug 2019

Medical volunteers help Hajj pilgrims beat the heat

MAKKAH: The Hajj pilgrimage is one of Islam’s most important rituals, and for many Muslims, the spiritual journey is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And this year, with just over 2 million pilgrims from around the world performing Hajj, the pressure is on to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage. One of the many unsung heroes of Hajj this year is Mohammad Saber, a volunteer

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9 Aug 2019

Hajj through the eyes of a Saudi veteran of the pilgrimage

RIYADH: As a child of Makkah and a regular visitor to the Kaaba since before he was 10 years old, no one knows the grounds of the Grand Mosque better than Zakaria Murshid. He told Arab News he has performed Hajj “maybe 40 times,” but probably more. Growing up in the city, Murshid volunteered with various organizations over the course of many Hajj pilgrimages.

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