Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

7 Aug 2019

Makkah Route serves Tunisian pilgrims

JEDDAH: The Makkah Route Initiative continues to serve Tunisian pilgrims departing via Tunis-Carthage International Airport in Tunis, providing services to 5,400 pilgrims so far, and facilitating their travel procedures to the Kingdom to perform Hajj rituals this year. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, several Tunisian pilgrims expressed their gratitude to the Saudi

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7 Aug 2019

Islamic affairs minister inaugurates Hajj expo

The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, inaugurated the exhibition “Labbaik: Hajj Journey Through the Ages” in Makkah. It has been organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in partnership with Al-Rajhi Investment Group. The inauguration took place in the presence of undersecretaries, Islamic figures,

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7 Aug 2019

Hajj chiefs launch two smart apps to help pilgrims

JEDDAH: Hajj authorities have launched two interactive apps to help pilgrims, with a range of services on smart devices including help in finding emergency service centers, holy sites, currency exchanges, restaurants and accommodation.

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