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British pilgrims amongst the 2.5 million who complete the Hajj
Around 25,000 British pilgrims are part of around 2.5 million pilgrims worldwide that are believed to be in Mecca (Makkah), Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, a duty that all able-bodied Muslims must undertake at least once in their lifetime. Muslims around the world and in the UK will be celebrating Eid-Ul-Adha today
LIVE Hajj 2011 (1432) Broadcast on YouTube
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2.5 million pilgrims prepare for hajj
Saudi authorities have mobilised some 100,000 security and civil defence personnel to insure a smooth pilgrimage and avoid deadly incidents that marred the extremely crowded rites in the past. “We will mobilise all our means to prevent any harm against any pilgrim or any group of pilgrims,” Saudi Interior Minister
Specialized Services Provided for British Pilgrims
“And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass – that they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for
Foreign Office advises British nationals to prepare before travelling to the Hajj
Britons travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj should prepare carefully and follow travel safety advice. Around 20,000 are expected to make the journey from 4-9 November. The Foreign Office is urging Hajj pilgrims to get comprehensive travel insurance and essential vaccinations before embarking on their journey: it is compulsory
National Hajj & Umrah Meningitis Clinics Launched 2011
National Hajj & Umrah Meningitis Vaccination (ACWY) Service London, Monday 13th June, 2011 The Council of British Hajjis (Pilgrims), a national pilgrim support charity will be holding a clinic at the Hajj and Umrah Travel Expo to give support to Hajj & Umrah pilgrims to have their meningitis vaccination at
Dates for Hajj 2011 Confirmed by the Ministry of Hajj
Dates for Hajj 2011 Confirmed by the Ministry of Hajj June 11 2011 First day of arrival in the Kingdom for pilgrims is 1/11/1432 H (29th September, 2011). Last date for arrival of pilgrims in the Kingdom by air, at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, or at the Prince
Health requirments for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in 2011
Health Ministry issues 2011 pilgrim health requirements by NAWAF AFIT RIYADH: The Ministry of Health has issued its inoculation requirements for Haj and Umrah pilgrims coming into the Kingdom in 2011. Khalid Marghalani, spokesman for the ministry, said the new regulations concern yellow fever, meningitis, polio and seasonal flu, and