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Tanazzul Increases by 40% for Hajj 2019/1440

While Hajj is still a few months away and we still need to get through the blessed month of Ramadan, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) says the Hajj Ministry in Saudi Arabia has increased the Tanazul tax by 40%.

Awqaf Ministry: End of Hajj registration

A spokesman for the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf Islamic Affairs and Holy Places Hussam Hayari stated that the deadline for Hajj registration ended at 10 pm on

Foreign minister: Malaysians unaffected by hotel fire in Mecca

Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah today confirmed that no Malaysians were involved in a fire at a hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia yesterday.

What's the Story With Mujamala or Hajj Courtesy Visas?

With South Africa having a 4 to 5 year waiting period or more than 23,000 first time hujjaj that are still on the list, many people have enquired about the Mujamala or courtesy visa as a means to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam.

With a Waiting List of 23,000, Could SA's Hajj Quota be Increased?

Could South Africa’s hajj quota be increased for the forthcoming hajj? This is the hope of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) and South African Muslims who have the desire to embark on the journey of a lifetime.