Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

30 Jul 2018

First group of Iraqi pilgrims reach Makkah

The first batch of 650 pilgrims from Iraq arrived in Makkah on Sunday. The Tawafa Establishment for Pilgrims from Arab Countries received welcomed them with gifts of roses and Zamzam water.

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29 Jul 2018

Saudi Arabia receives 25,000 pilgrims for 2018 Hajj season from all Yemeni governorates

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber has welcomed the Yemeni pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season (corresponding to 1439 AH). On his official Twitter account, Al-Jaber affirmed that the Saudi government has completed procedures to receive and guide Yemeni pilgrims from all governorates in Yemen without exception or discrimination. Yemeni Ministry of Endowments

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29 Jul 2018

Transporters of pilgrims without permits face punishment

JEDDAH: The General Directorate of Passports announced the formation of committees to implement punishments and issue administrative decisions against transporters of pilgrims who do not have a Hajj permit. The committees will work around the clock and issue instant sanctions, the directorate said. First-time violators will face 15 days in jail, a fine of SR10,000 ($2,665) for

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