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Biometric system for pilgrims to be in effect soon

The Saudi Arabian Hajj Ministry has implemented a biometric visa system which will come into effect on the 4th of December 2017 in South Africa. This means that accredited hujaaj and individuals wanting to go on umrah are now required to go to the VFS offices to have their photos taken, biometrics done and their information uploaded onto the system before obtaining a visa to travel to the country.

Experts: 700 new companies needed to cover Umrah market

Experts expect that the number of Umrah companies in Saudi Arabia will increase from 48 to 700 to meet the Kingdom’s vision of increasing Umrah and Hajj pilgrims to 30 million by 2030.

Prophet's Mosque ready to receive visitors as Umrah season picks up

The Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophets Mosque in Madinah is implementing its operational plans for the current Umrah season.

Kaduna flag-off sale of hajj seats for 2018 intending pilgrims

Kaduna state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board yesterday flag-off sales of 2018 hajj seats across 23 Local Government Area of the state.

PM for early finalisation of Hajj Policy 2018

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday chaired a meeting on Hajj policy at his office. Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Religious Affairs Division secretary, Pakistan ambassador to Saudi Arabia and senior officials were present during the meeting.