Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

2 Aug 2018

Iranian Hajj pilgrims praise Saudi Arabian welcome

JEDDAH: Iranian pilgrims in Madinah have praised the Saudi government’s efforts to serve Hajj pilgrims, saying services and facilities are being provided without discrimination. Iranian pilgrim Hassan Turabi thanked the Kingdom for the warm reception he received upon his arrival, his speedy entry into the country and journey to his residence, and the distribution of water,

Read more

2 Aug 2018

Saudi-based Hajj Hackathon makes it to the Guinness Book of Records

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has officially made it to the Guinness Book of Records after carrying out the largest Hajj Hackathon for cyber security, programming and drones. The event also saw the the largest number of participants in the world with 2950 people taking part. Royal Court advisor and head of the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones, Saud Al-Qahtani

Read more