Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

11 Jan 2018

Haj sea route fails to enthuse pilgrims

“The pilgrims from Kerala do not like the idea of going all the way to Mumbai to board a ship to Saudi Arabia even if the cost comes down by ₹40,000. Our pilgrims favour direct flights though the airfare now is ₹76,000,” Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunju Moulavi, chairman, Haj Committee, told The Hinduon Wednesday.

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11 Jan 2018

Makkah vendors banned from selling Holy Mosque souvenirs

The Ministry of Commerce and Investment continues its campaign in Makkah against selling souvenirs of the Kaaba, Maqam Ibrahim and Al-Haram Al-Makki because of what it called “preserving its sanctity” after shops were notified through inspection tours.

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