Young at Hajj By Flavia Di Consiglio BBC Religion and Ethics Millions of Muslims are taking part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and every Muslim adult who is physically and financially able must undertake it at least once in their
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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