EMAIL US AT info@cbhuk.org
CALL US NOW 0845 833 4145
Donate Now

About CBHUK

ABOUT US

CBHUK (The Council of British Hajjis) was founded in 2006 after concerns were raised over the welfare of British pilgrims during Hajj 2005.   These included failed promises by some tour operators and general lack of preparedness by the pilgrims themselves.

Our Mission :

Working for the welfare of British pilgrims and overseas travellers by engaging and working with industry stakeholders to enhance and enrich the pilgrimage experience.  

We continue to represent the British Muslim community on matters pertaining to Hajj & Umrah travel and work closely with Licensed Hajj & Umrah Organisers and industry stakeholders.

Our work also entails working with key government departments such as the Department of Business and the Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office as well as agencies like the City of London Police, Trading Standards and the Civil Aviation Authority.

CBHUK was a founder member of the British Governments Hajj Task Force setup by Baroness Warsi in 2012.

Our CEO, Mr Rashid Mogradia co-founded the  All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hajj & Umrah with Yasmin Qureshi MP and an inaugural meeting held in Parliament on 7th March 2018, where CBHUK was appointed Secretariat to the group.  

In 2019, a historic Memorandum of Understanding signing took place between the Council of British Hajjis (CBHUK) and the National Committee for Hajj & Umrah (Saudi Arabia) for mutual cooperation on Hajj & Umrah matters at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce headquarters in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia in the presence of HM Consul-General Mr Seif Usher and Chairman of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce H.E. Hisham Kaaki.

Events

CBHUK hosts regular Hajj & Umrah seminars and webinars ensuing British pilgrims receive training prior to undertaking their journey of a lifetime.  This is in line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to enrich and enhance the pilgrims experience. 

In 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 , we hosted The Hajj Awards (formerly Hajj & Umrah Excellence Awards) 

In November 2021, we hosted Umrah+ Connect 2021 which was the first major B2B Umrah event to take place in the World since the global Coronavirus pandemic.

Umrah+ Connect is dedicated to the Umrah market and aims to re-connect the industry to a bright future.  the event connects with leading DMC’s, Airlines, Hoteliers, Umrah companies and more.

Our events would not be possible without the support of world leading brands, speakers and well wishers – Thank you to everyone who continue to support us. 

Recognition

Jan 2018, CBHUK won the Best Community Organisation Award 2018 at the British Muslim Awards.

May 2018, our Founder and CEO was recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ and listed in the Power 100 Muslim Parliamentary Review for his work at CBHUK.   

May 2018, CBHUK finalists at the Fusion Award 2018

Feb 2019, CBHUK won the Social Inclusion Group of the Year 2019 at the British Muslim Awards

Jan 2020, CBHUK is Highly Commended at the British Muslim Awards

We are a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England & Wales (No. 1146323).


Services Offered

List of just some of our services:

  • Support for British Hajjis
  • Health Promotion & Advice
  • Safety Advice
  • Travel Safe Advice
  • Support before, during and after Hajj
  • Telephone Helpline
  • Education and Training
  • Hajj Training Seminars & Webinars
  • Umrah Training Seminars & Webinars
  • Travel Advice Clinics
  • Travel Vaccination Clinics & PCR Testing

 

Enhanced Trade Services

  • Hajj & Umrah Consultancy
  • Branding & Marketing
  • CBHUK Verified Hajj & Umrah Tour Operator
  • Hajj & Umrah Excellence Awards
  • Hajj & Umrah Research and Development
  • Market Intelligence
  • Hajj & Umrah Advisory Services to key British Governmental Departments
  • Hajj & Umrah Best Practice Advisory to Foreign Governments 

Partners & Supporters:

Volunteer Now to serve the Guests of Allah