Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

Security forces fully prepared for Ramadan Umrah season

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s security forces have completed their preparations for Umrah season, as part of their efforts to provide the best possible services to pilgrims during Ramadan, allowing them to perform their rituals safely and with ease.

10,000 employees to serve visitors to Grand Mosque in Ramadan

The head of the presidency said as many as 1,460 cupboards were assigned for people who would perform Etikaf (meditation) in the mosque during Ramadan. He estimated their number to be more than 5,000.

Ramadan to begin Monday as Saudi moon observers say no sight of crescent

RIYADH: Saudi Arabian moon observers said that there was no sight of the Ramadan crescent on Saturday, meaning millions of Muslims around the world will begin the holy month on Monday. The Islamic world follows a lunar calendar, and the traditional moon-sighting methodology can lead to different countries declaring the start of Ramadan a day or two apart This year, Ramadan

Haram imams call on faithful to reap fruits of Ramadan

Over 6.5 million Umrah visas issued