Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced the launch of Al Hajj Application to guide pilgrims on how to perform the Haj rituals using their iphone devices, in a step to enrich the Islamic and Arabic applications and software on internet. Mobily Al Hajj Application aims to serve pilgrims with handy instructions on
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Warning over Hajj cons
Manchester City Council is urging members of the Muslim community to be aware that fraudsters claiming to offer trips to Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage. Cllr Nigel Murphy, executive member for the environment, said: “As thousands of British Muslims prepare to make their Hajj pilgrimage, we are urging the community
Government warns against bringing food back from the hajj
More than 50 people a day have illegal foods seized at ports and airports when entering the UK and the Government is asking Muslims returning from the Hajj to leave meat and dairy behind in Saudi Arabia. It is against the law to bring personal imports of any meat and
Police and NFIB launch Hajj fraud campaign
Police and NFIB launch Hajj fraud campaign Police and the NFIB are joining forces with the Muslim community to stop the fraudsters who steal hundreds of thousands of pounds from pilgrims travelling to Mecca. The criminals pose as legitimate travel operators, often offering discounts of up to 50 per cent
The CBH goes mainstream at the GPU Hajj & islamic Expo 23rd-24th oct 2010
The CBH proud to support the Hajj & Islamic Tourism Exhibition United Kingdom, 20th October, 2010 The Global Peace & Unity Event is delighted to present the first Hajj & Islamic Tourism Exhibition at this year’s event, organised by the Hajj People and supported by a leading Hajj & Umrah
The CBH goes mainstream at the GPU Hajj & islamic Expo 23rd-24th oct 2010
The CBH proud to support the Hajj & Islamic Tourism Exhibition United Kingdom, 20th October, 2010 The Global Peace & Unity Event is delighted to present the first Hajj & Islamic Tourism Exhibition at this year’s event, organised by the Hajj People and supported by a leading Hajj & Umrah
Hajj travellers urged to plan for the unexpected
British Muslims due to participate in the Hajj are being advised to take heed of up-to-date travel advice before embarking on their trip. A Meningococcal Meningitis vaccination certificate is a compulsory visa requirement for the estimated 25,000 British Muslims expected to travel to the Hajj this year. Read More at
Hajj travellers urged to plan for the unexpected
October 14, 2010 British Muslims due to participate in the Hajj are being advised to take heed of up-to-date travel advice before embarking on their trip. A Meningococcal Meningitis vaccination certificate is a compulsory visa requirement for the estimated 25,000 British Muslims expected to travel to the Hajj this year.
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The location – the Saudi city of Jeddah – could not be more appropriate. It is the gateway for the millions who arrive in the country every year to perform the religious pilgrimage. The hajj is one of the largest, most frequent and most diverse mass gathering. It is also
Hajj pilgrims urged to clue up on meningitis
National charity Meningitis Research Foundation is urging pilgrims to Mecca for this year’s Hajj to make sure their meningitis travel vaccine is up to date or risk being denied entry to Saudi Arabia. Large epidemics of meningococcal disease have been linked to the Hajj pilgrimage and many cases also occur