The Council of British Hajjis are advising pilgrims booking last minute Hajj packages to beware of unscrupulous tour operators and fraudsters who steal thousands of pounds from pilgrims travelling to Mecca (Makkah). The criminals pose as legitimate travel operators, often offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on the
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Significance of the First Ten Days of Zul Hijjah
Significance of the First Ten Days of Zul Hijjah By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah 1. Allah has taken oath of ten nights in Soorah Al-Fajr. According to the majority of the commentators of Qur’ãn, the nights are those of the (first) ten days of Zul Hijjah. 2. Abdullah Ibne ‘Abbãs radiyallahu
CBH on BBC Radio – Live Sunday 16th October 2011
Sunday 16th October, 2011 – 8:25pm: Our CEO will be a guest on Talat Farooq Awan’s show “Indus” Live on BBC Radio Manchester to discuss Hajj related issues and the Hajj fraud. Tune in on 95.1FM Listen online Download Podcast (9min:49sec)
Foreign Office advises British nationals to prepare before travelling to the Hajj
Britons travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj should prepare carefully and follow travel safety advice. Around 20,000 are expected to make the journey from 4-9 November. The Foreign Office is urging Hajj pilgrims to get comprehensive travel insurance and essential vaccinations before embarking on their journey: it is compulsory
FCO Hajj Consular Service 2011
FCO Hajj Flyer 2011 The Foreign & Commonweatlh Office will be sending a consular offical this year to assist British Pilgrims to the Hajj. If something does go wrong, the British Hajj Consular Delegation, working with the British Consulate-General, can provide you with a range of consular services. The British Hajj
London Hajj Vaccination Clinic – 9th Oct 2011 London Muslim Centre & Masjid-e-Quba
[warning]Update 8/10/11 @ 13:00 Venues: Masjid-e-Quba, Stamford Hill, London 9am-10am East London Mosque, E1, London 1pm-3pm The clinic will run at the times sepcified above. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the clinic and no later than 45minutes before the end of the clinic time to ensure
Yorkshire Hajj Vaccination Clinic – 4th October 2011
[important] IF YOU REQUIRE A JAB FOR TONIGHT, PLEASE TURN UP AT 7PM, THERE IS NO NEED TO PRE-ORDER OR BOOK ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT. YOU WILL BE OFFERED A JAB ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS[/important] [warning]4/10/11 15:30pm Email sent to all those who have pre-booked: Assalamu alaikum,
Health Ministry readies 80 PHCs, seven hospitals in holy sites
By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS Published: Oct 3, 2011 23:54 Updated: Oct 3, 2011 23:54 RIYADH: The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that 80 primary health care centers in Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah are ready to receive pilgrims during Haj. “We have updated the facilities at these PHCs and now they are
Inspectors deployed at all entry points to monitor health of pilgrims
IYADH: Saudi authorities have deployed officials at all 14 ports of entry to monitor the health condition of pilgrims coming for the upcoming Haj. Mohammed Khosheim, deputy health minister for planning and development, reviewed the program at the Health Haj Preparatory Committee meeting held in Riyadh on Monday and said
Hajj Exhibition Clinic + Souk – 2nd October 2011 (Royal Regency, London)
A one day Hajj Exhibition and Souk Learn all about Hajj with Islam Channel Sheikh Abdul Qayyum Pilgrimage essentials Ihrams, books and Saudi simcards Last minute Hajj bookings Hajj Vaccination Clinic run by the Council of British Hajjis – To book your vaccination you need to pre-order by booking online. Clich