Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

3 Aug 2019

Saudi Arabia issues new link to webpage for Qatari pilgrims after Doha blocks access

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has created a new webpage for Qataris who wish to perform the pilgrimage this year. Qatari Hajj pilgrims can register their details, browse packages and pay for them at: qatar1440.haj.gov.sa The ministry called on Qatar not to block the webpage as it did previously, and said that Doha’s attempts to politicize the pilgrimage

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3 Aug 2019

Iranian pilgrim’s sight restored after surgery in Makkah’s KAMC

The government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques has provided all facilities to the pilgrims to enable them to perform their Haj rites in ease and comfort. As such, several hospitals in Makkah and other holy sites have been equipped with enough manpower and latest equipment to cater to the needs of the pilgrims.

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2 Aug 2019

Hundreds of coaches transport Hajj pilgrims hosted by King Salman

RIYADH: Hundreds of coaches were put into service on Friday to receive Hajj pilgrims who are being hosted by King Salman. Pilgrims who are performing Hajj as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah will be transported by coaches equipped with interactive screens that can be operated in various languages. The initiative is part of

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