Collection will include historic and contemporary objects that ‘journey to the heart’ of Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The British Museum is to stage a major exhibition dedicated to the hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam will bring together historic and contemporary objects –
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World's largest Hajj exhibition at British Museum
The British Museum is mounting the world’s largest ever exhibition on the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. Objects from around the globe will be displayed at next year’s show on the annual ritual, undertaken by three million Muslims, 25,000 of them from the UK, every year. The museum’s director, Neil
National UK Meningitis (ACWY) Vaccination Service for Hajj & Umrah pilgrims proving popular
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Pilgrims flock to Makkah and Madinah ahead of Ramadan
The flow of Umrah pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah has gained momentum By Abdul Nabi Shaheen, Correspondent Published: 17:20 July 13, 2011 Riyadh: With the Holy Month of Ramadan is around the corner, the flow of Umrah pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah
Beggars adopt newer methods to swindle the unsuspecting
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Grand Mosque gets more female guides for Ramadan
By Hayam BukhariOkaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH – The Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has intensified the duties of the Grand Mosque’s female guides in preparation for Ramadan. More female guides have been hired in view of the large number of Umrah pilgrims expected to reach around four
Jeddah airport eyes 80m passenger capacity by 2035
JEDDAH — King Abdulaziz International Airport here is forecast to see a four-fold surge in annual passenger capacity to 80 million by 2035 and has put in place an expansion plan to cater to the increased demand, a top executive at the airport said. KAIA Director Muhammad Abed told Aviation
Saudi Ministry of Health Requirements Hajj 2010 (1431AH)
Saudi Ministry of Health Requirements Health conditions for travelers to Saudi Arabia for (Hajj) for the year 1431H/2010 Journal of Infection and Public Health (2010) 3, 92—94 EDITORIAL The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia has issued the following requirements and recommendations for entry visas for the year 1431H (2010)
Yorkshire Travel Vaccination Clinic a hit
Batley, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Friday 8th July, 2011 Over 100 people pre-booked places at the CBH Travel Vaccination Clinic which was held on Friday 8th July 2011 at the Al-Hikmah Centre Batley. The clinic was oversubscribed with people travelling from around Yorkshire including Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Bradford and as
Tower Hamlets council warns against bogus travel operators ahead of Muslim pilgrimage
Tower Hamlets council is urging residents to make sure they choose a reputable tour operator if they are embarking on an annual Muslim pilgrimage. recent years issues have arisen as bogus tour operators have falsely sold pilgrimages, leaving many people out of pocket and bitterly disappointed. Tower Hamlets Council has