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Umm Al Qurra University Hajj Research recognised by British Hajj & Umrah Charity
Umm Al Qurra University was recognised by an Excellence Award in recognition for Hajj Research by CBHUK, a British Hajj & Umrah charity during Hajj 2016. The award was presented to Prof Ramze Elzahrany by the CEO of CBHUK, Mr Rashid Mogradia at the Makarem Hotel in Makkah. Professor Elzahrany was humbled
19,000 British nationals to perform Haj 2016
SIRAJ WAHAB | Published Arab News — Saturday 10 September 2016 JEDDAH: Approximately 19,000 British pilgrims are in the Kingdom to perform Haj this year. The pilgrims have come through 94 UK-based Haj operators which are licensed by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah. The British Haj Mission met with
As Hajj nears, concerns about public safety linger
This article was first published in the Lancet. Despite recent efforts to improve the sites of the Hajj pilgrimage Despite recent efforts to improve the sites of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, some experts say that risks remain for visitors because of gaps in education and planning. Chris McCall
British Hajj & Umrah Tour Operators Briefed Ahead of Hajj
The London Central Mosque Trust & The Islamic Cultural Centre (ICC) in Partnership with The Council of British Hajjis (CBHUK) held a UK Hajj Briefing session ahead of the Hajj 2016 which will be taking place in September this year. It is expected around 20,000 British pilgrims will be undertaking
Holy Ka’bah to be washed once a year on Muharram 15
MAKKAH – For the safety of worshipers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and to facilitate carrying out the rites, the Holy Ka’bah will be washed once a year on Muharram 15 due to the ongoing projects and expansion works. Royal approval has been issued in this regard,
New security and safety plan for extended mataaf
MAKKAH — A new security plan is being put in place for the safety and security of pilgrims and worshippers with the expansion of the mataaf (the circumambulation area around the Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. “The mataaf will have a larger capacity to accommodate pilgrims during the
95 percent of the temporary mataf bridge dismantled
MAKKAH — About 95 percent of the temporary mataf bridge has so far been dismantled and work on the entire project is expected to be completed on May 17, according to a member of the technical committee of the expansion project of the Grand Mosque. “Work on the demolishing of
Annual Hajj Seminar 2016 – LONDON 23rd July 2016 + Meningitis ACWY Vaccination & Travel Advice Clinic
Powered by Eventbrite Annual Hajj Seminar 2016 + Meningitis (ACWY) Vaccination & Travel Advice Clinic Mulitimedia Hajj & Umrah Guide with practical demonstration delivered in English by: Shaykh Yunus Dudhwala Head of Chaplaincy at NHS Barts Hospital NHS Trust The Vaccination Meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination and certificate is a mandatory visa