Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

15 Dec 2018

Sign language and Braille Qur’ans to help pilgrims at Two Holy Mosques

MAKKAH: Sign language, Braille Qur’ans and electric wheelchairs are some of the new features in Makkah and Madinah to help pilgrims with disabilities to execute the religious rites of Hajj and Umrah. An official at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques described those with disabilities as “highly motivated people with special powers” and that services

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15 Dec 2018

High-quality service to Umrah guests pledged

JEDDAH: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh welcomed in Madinah the 13th batch of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah on Saturday. The minister praised the program and called it a service to Muslims around the world. He said the ministry supervises the program and ensures a high-quality service to the

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