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Hajj 2021: Official Announcement by the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah
On 12th June 2021, the Saudi Authorities announced that owing to the global #Coronavirus pandemic & the emergence of new mutations, obligatory Hajj will be limited to citizens and residents from within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia only. Pilgrims from outside the Kingdom wold not be permitted to enter Saudi
Hajj 2021: Update for British Pilgrims 24.05.2021
Hajj 2021 update The Saudi Ministry of Health on Saturday 22nd May 2021 released a new document further detailing Hajj 2021 Health Protocols. This protocol builds on the one issued on the 21st March 2021. A summary of the keypoints are highlighted below: 1. Hajj 2021 Covid Safe capacity has
Hajj 2021 (Hajj 1442) – Guidance for British Pilgrims
Hajj 2021 (Hajj 1442) – Guidance for British Pilgrims Guidance for Hajj 2021 based on information available as at 21.03.2021 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has started its preparedness to manage this years Hajj and is an expert in dealing with mass gatherings and controlling the spread of infectious diseases
Collaboration offers UK Muslims greater transparency on Hajj packages
On the eve of Brexit and with ongoing disruption due to COVID-19, Seán McLoughlin collaborated with the Council of British Hajjis and Licensed Hajj Organisers trade association on a novel Hajj package “Explainer” offering greater transparency to UK Muslims. In partnership with the Council of British Hajjis (CBHUK), which is the Secretariat to the All-Party
Umrah Update 1 – November 2020
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has today started to receive International pilgrims as part of the third phase in the gradual resumption of Umrah. Following the announcement by the British Prime Minister on Saturday 31st October 2020 of a new National Lockdown there is likely to be restrictions on travel
Umrah Update – Sept 2020
***THIS UMRAH THREAD IS CONSTANTLY BEING UPDATED – SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE DEVELOPMENTS*** 23.09.2020 – We advise all British Muslims to hold off from making any Umrah bookings until we have clear directives from the Saudi Authorities on the entry requirements into KSA for Umrah. Source: Ministry of
The Hajj Show LIVE – Thursday 30th July 2020
The Hajj Show LIVE – “Reflection of Hajj – Significance of the Day of Arafat” Tune in to the Hajj Show LIVE as we bring you the latest news on Hajj & Umrah from a panel of industry stakeholders and guests. In Focus: Makarem Hotels Host: Abdul Akbar Co-Host: Zara
The Hajj Show LIVE – Thursday 23rd July 2020
Powered by CBHUK The Hajj Show LIVE Tune in to the Hajj Show LIVE as we bring you the latest news on Hajj & Umrah from a panel of industry stakeholders and guests. In Focus: Accor Holy Destinations Host: Abdul Akbar Guests: Mostafa Elenany Regional Director of Hotel