Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

Mashair One exhibition showcases improved services for pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia

MAKKAH: The Mashair One exhibition, an international showcase of the latest developments and improvements in the services offered by Saudi Arabia to pilgrims, opened on Tuesday. The event aims to encourage businesses to come up with further fresh ideas and technical innovations that can help to enrich the experiences of the millions of people who visit the holy places each

Ban on entry of expats into Makkah begins on Shawwal 25

Multi-story tents in Mina to provide more space to Hajis

This is within the Kingdoms efforts to upgrade the services being extended to the pilgrims and is also within the efforts to achieve the goals and objectives of the 2030 Vision aimed at increasing the accommodation capacity for the Guests of Allah, he said.

Economic Haj charges fixed at SR3,465

The ministry expected about 10,000 pilgrims to register in this package and said registration will start on Dhul Qada 1 (July 4).

Municipality in Madinah fears return of crickets, grasshoppers

These insects are waiting for suitable climate to hatch their eggs so their recurrence is quite possible, he said.