JEDDAH: As Ramadan is around the corner, Umrah pilgrims in large numbers are arriving in the Kingdom. Although local authorities strive to ease their holy mission, many of the pilgrims face issues like poor hotel accommodation, language barriers, sickness — to name a few. However, an issue that almost all
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Pilgrims flock to Makkah and Madinah ahead of Ramadan
The flow of Umrah pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah has gained momentum By Abdul Nabi Shaheen, Correspondent Published: 17:20 July 13, 2011 Riyadh: With the Holy Month of Ramadan is around the corner, the flow of Umrah pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah
Grand Mosque gets more female guides for Ramadan
By Hayam BukhariOkaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH – The Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has intensified the duties of the Grand Mosque’s female guides in preparation for Ramadan. More female guides have been hired in view of the large number of Umrah pilgrims expected to reach around four
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
Outcry as Umrah operators hike fees
An issue which is affecting countries wordlwide including the UK. Umrah operators in Qatar have come again under fire after they were accused by people planning to go to Makkah of hiking prices ahead of Ramadan. Manama: Umrah operators in Qatar have come again under fire after they were accused
Hajj & Umrah Travel Exhibition & Travel Vaccination Clinic – London 25-26th June 2011
Hajj & Umrah Travel Exhibition & Travel Vaccination Clinic London, United Kingdom Saturday 25th June – Sunday 26th June 2011 saw the Hajj People organise a unique travel exhibition focusing on Hajj & Umrah. The Hajj & Umrah exhibition was the 2nd event whioch saw around 2,000 people attend the
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
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
Hajj Seminar 2008 – Northwest
Hajj Seminar 2008 – Northwest 19th October, 2008, Bolton Copyright of the CBH.