Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

22 Aug 2018

British charity chief praises improved Hajj services

JEDDAH: A team of volunteers from the Council of British Hajjis is working in Saudi Arabia to help and support pilgrims from the UK. In addition to general assistance, they can arrange medical treatment and are offering general health advice. Rashid Mogradia, the CEO and founder of the council, which is Britain’s national Hajj charity, praised the improvements made by Saudi

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22 Aug 2018

Aviation Command sorties increased over holy sites during Hajj

MINA: The General Security Aviation Command has increased the number of daily sorties over the holy sites during this year’s Hajj. Assistant commander of the General Security Aviation Command. Col. Mizali Abdullah Abed Al-Wahab, said the missions are being implemented, including controlling the filtration points to prevent illegal pilgrims from entering the holy sites, along

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