City of London Police is continuing its work with the Muslim community to stop fraudsters who steal hundreds of thousands of pounds from pilgrims travelling to Mecca. As the Umrah season begins, and with just months to go until this year’s Hajj (24th-29th October), there are concerns pilgrims maybe tempted
Health, Safety & Advice
Health conditions for travellers to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) 2012
Health conditions for travellers to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) 27 July 2012, vol. 87, 30 (pp 277–288) Editorial note This publication in the Weekly Epidemiological Record is to inform visitors of thefull requirements for entry into Saudi Arabia; it does not imply an endorsement byWHO of
Applying for a UK Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
The FCO has produced a video aimed at assisting British nationals when travelling abroad. The key messaging within these focuses on preventing losing personal property when abroad, with a particular focus on the loss of passports in Spain, Portugal and Italy. There is also an additional video providing travellers with information
Meningitis vaccine for Haj,Umrah pilgrims a must, seminar told
Karachi We must accord vaccination prior to embarking on Haj and Umrah all the necessary urgency, and in this endeavour the media and the civil society have an indispensable role to play in the form of creating awareness and coming forward with plans and projects to make vaccination accessible to
VIDEO: Hajj Travel Exposed – Islam Channel Hajj Fraud Documentary
Islam Channel’s Investigation on hajj travel fraud will be broadcast on Islam Channel Monday 12th March 2012 at 7:00pm GMT (CAT 9:00pm). Watch online: http://www.islamchannel.tv/ We will be tweeting live with the hash tag #hajjfraud – feel free to tweet us your questions and comments. Follow us on twitter: @cbhuk
CBH – Newsletter – March 2012
Hajj ‘hits’ the UK Hajj & Umrah Hajj & Umrah Newsletter – March 2012 Assalamu alaikum, It feels like Hajj only took place yesterday and we are now well under way to preparing for Hajj 2012 which takes place in October this year. The Umrah season is also in full
Separate lodging for women a must, says Haj ministry
MADINA – The Ministry of Haj has told Umrah company owners to abide by Shariah rules by providing separate accommodation for women and men. The ministry has also instructed that a secure place be provided for storing guests’ passports. Legal action will be taken against those who don’t comply with
NATIONAL HAJJ & UMRAH VACCINATION CLINICS 2012
Dates for our National Hajj & Umrah Vaccination Clinics 2013 will be released after Hajj (i.a) Please register for clinics at a location near to you. We will contact you if a closer venue becomes available. Book early, save money and get all your Hajj & Umrah essentials under one
National Hajj & Umrah Vaccination Service 2012 Launched at the World Hajj & Umrah Convention, British Museum, London
Monday 13th February, 2012 – London A Bolton based charity has launched its Pre-travel vaccination service for 2012 in the presence of International delegates who attended the World Hajj & Umrah Convention at the British Museum over the weekend. Rashid Mogradia, CEO and founder of the Council of British Hajjis
Birmingham travel agent jailed for Hajj pilgrimage rip-off
A BIRMINGHAM travel agent has been jailed for 15 months after he ripped off a family who paid £10,000 for a Hajj pilgrimage. Chowdhury Ahmad promised the Nooris, from Rowley Regis, five-star food and accommodation on the trip to Saudi Arabia. Instead they found themselves in a “cockroach-infested hovel” and