Islam Channel’s Investigation on hajj travel fraud will be broadcast on Islam Channel Monday 12th March 2012 at 7:00pm GMT (CAT 9:00pm). Watch online: http://www.islamchannel.tv/ We will be tweeting live with the hash tag #hajjfraud – feel free to tweet us your questions and comments. Follow us on twitter: @cbhuk
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Birmingham travel agent jailed for Hajj pilgrimage rip-off
A BIRMINGHAM travel agent has been jailed for 15 months after he ripped off a family who paid £10,000 for a Hajj pilgrimage. Chowdhury Ahmad promised the Nooris, from Rowley Regis, five-star food and accommodation on the trip to Saudi Arabia. Instead they found themselves in a “cockroach-infested hovel” and
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Pilgrims advised to beware of Hajj Fraud
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
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)
Saudi Gazette – Makkah historic sites abused due to ignorance, misconceptions
Foreign visitors climb the historic Jabal Al-Noor in Makkah. Misconceptions are rife among many tourists and pilgrims that the historic mountain also has religious significance attached to it. – ArchivesTaxi drivers act as guides, cheat people Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH – Makkah’s archeological sites need more attention and services for the
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
Fake Zamzam water sale thriving along highways
By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA | ARAB NEWS Published: May 9, 2011 00:42 Updated: May 10, 2011 10:52 MAKKAH: A large number of illegal foreigners and some Saudi citizens have made selling fake Zamzam water a lucrative profession. They mix the holy water with ordinary water and sell the mixture as
Contaminated 'Zam Zam' holy water from Mecca sold in UK
Holy drinking water contaminated with arsenic is being sold illegally to Muslims by UK shops, the BBC has found. “Zam Zam” water is taken from a well in Mecca and is considered sacred to Muslims, but samples from the source suggested it held dangerous chemicals. Tourists can bring back small
Petition launched to reinstate the British Medical Delegation to Hajj
Petition launched to reinstate the British Medical Delegation to Hajj Around 25,000 British Citizens perform the annual Hajj with almost 3 million attending worldwide to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Approx 3,500 – 5,000 British Pilgrims are seen by the medical team over a period of 3 weeks. Further info can be
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