Saudi Arabia will not put any restrictions on foreign pilgrims coming to perform Umrah, like it did on Haj pilgrims this year, because of the ongoing expansion work at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar has said. “The reduction in the number of pilgrims will be applied
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National Hajj fraud campaign launches 2013
The City of London Police has this week launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the threat posed to Muslims by Hajj fraud and to encourage victims to report to Action Fraud. Every year up to 25,000 British Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj – taking place
1st Dhul Hijjah announced in Saudi Arabia – Hajj 1434 on Monday 14th Oct 2013
Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Adha to be celebrated on Oct. 15 2013 Saudi Arabia has announced that the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha will be observed on Tuesday Oct. 15. Experts gathered to sight the moon in order to ascertain the exact date of the Eid al-Adha celebration as the
British Hajj Delegation 2013 – FREE Support & Medical Aid for Pilgrims
FREE Support & Medical Aid for Pilgrims The British Hajj Delegation 2013 have arrived in Saudi Arabia and will be there to support you during Hajj. CONTACT The following numbers in Saudi Arabia will be active from 3rd October to 17th October 2013. Please, if possible, try and avoid
Zamzam water well cleaned twice in Kingdom’s history
Khaled Saleem Al-Humaidi Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — In the history of the Zamzam well, there have been several significant milestones. The first was in 1964 when the use of buckets to draw water ended. It was replaced with taps after the late King Saud ordered the expansion of the mataf
British Hajj Consular Team 2013
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office will be on hand to offer help & support for British Nationals on Hajj. Hotel Address: Movenpick Hotel & Residences PO Box 17700 Makkah 21955 Hajar Tower Makkah Tel: 00966 (12) 57 17 171 Mobile: 00966 501 004 268 Team will be operational 6th
UK Muslims fall victim to Hajj fraud
Artcile by: Natasha Baker, Al Arabiya Published: Monday 30th September 2013 An estimated 20,000 British Muslims will travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj in October, and UK authorities are concerned about the number of fraudulent packages on sale. The “Hajj Fraud Awareness Campaign,” a collaboration between the Council of
Advice on MERS-CoV for those going for Hajj in 2013
Approximately 20,000 people from the U.K. will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj in October 2013. Many more go for Umrah throughout the year. While most will travel and return safely, Hajj may increase the risk of certain health problems; the Hajj cough, for example, is well-known.
Hajj pilgrims warned over Mecca trip fraudsters
VIDEO Link on iPlayer Muslims going on pilgrimage to Mecca have been warned against bogus tour operators offering cheap trips. The Council of British Hajjis said a 20% cut in the number of pilgrims allowed by Saudi authorities could be exploited by unscrupulous firms. The Bolton-based charity said as a
Canary Wharf Hajj Seminar 2013
CBHUK are proud to be supporting the Hajj Seminar 2013 at Canary Wharf for the 2nd year running. We will be at the event with a stand for you to purchase your Hajj Essentials and pick up travel advice. Please fill in the Seminar Registration Form below (limited places so