Artist’s impression of the horizontal and vertical expansion of the mataf of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, which will accommodate 130,000 pilgrims at a time. The project, which is expected to be completed in three years, will increase the current capacity of the mataf by 75 percent and extend the
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Electric wheelchairs in demand at Haram
MAKKAH – As the new season of Umrah gets underway, there has been a growing stream of pilgrims using electric wheelchairs at the Grand Mosque. However, the General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques has taken precautionary measures to ensure pilgrim safety is not jeopardized by the use of electric
Makkah hotels book rooms for Hajis now
MAKKAH: Although the pilgrimage is more than seven months away, Haj missions and real estate brokers have started reserving residential buildings and hotels for pilgrims, local daily Al-Watan reported Thursday, quoting the real estate committee chairman of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “The missions and the brokers have
10-15 percent increase in Umrah performers this year (2012)
MAKKAH – There has been a 10 to 15 percent increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s national committee on Haj. Saad Al-Qurashi, acting chairman of the committee, said the increase coincided
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
British Museum – Featured Event: Hajj Exhibtion
[notice]Friday 9 March (6-9pm) We have another wonderful free event for all ages surrounding our Hajj exhibition.[/notice] The Museum will turn into a piazza of free performance and activities celebrating pilgrimage and spiritual journeys. There is something for all ages. Visitors can: Listen to traditional oud music in the Islamic world
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
World Hajj-Umrah convention mulls travel issues
The two-day World Hajj & Umrah Convention convention was held at the British Museum to discuss problems being faced by the stakeholders including tour operators, airlines operators, hotels and banks representatives and suggested some proposals to address them. Key note speaker Tan Sri Abi, Chairman of Tabung Haji Malaysia –
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