Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

Egypt to start biometric fingerprinting for Egyptians looking to go on hajj: Ministry

Ministry to go ahead with Haj catering plan

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has completed its preparations to distribute precooked meals among a section of foreign pilgrims during the upcoming Haj season as part of a major move to improve services.

Haj Ministry dedicates link for Qatari pilgrims requests

Those Qataris wishing to perform Haj can register through the link which will be dedicated on the Ministry of Haj and Umrahs website. The link will be available during the month of Dhul Qadah this year, where they can contract for the services they need (housing, transport and subsistence) in Makkah and Madinah and the holy sites with the establishment for the service of Qatari pilgrims according to their wishes, like other pilgrims from around the world.

The men who guard the sacred Black Stone in Makkah

While many people might assume that the Black Stone is one whole stone, it is actually comprised of eight small rocks, the largest of which is the size of a date, that are molded together.

Hajj gone wrong; How a London Court awarded $22 million damages against Azman

A London High Court earlier this month (5th of June) awarded damages worth $22 million against Azman air services limited over a breach of contract.