Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

10 Jul 2019

Makkah emir tells Haj officials, agencies to redouble efforts

The annual Haj pilgrimage will tentatively start on Friday, Aug. 8, depending on the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent and will continue for six days. During these several million people who will arrive in Makkah from all corners of the world will move around between the holy precincts of the Grand Mosque, and the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat.

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8 Jul 2019

Free seats for disabled pilgrims

The ministry said every company which offers free seats via as part of its social responsibility program will be given extra points in its performance evaluation.

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