Health, Safety & Advice
Hajj 2022 (Hajj 1443) – Guidance for British Pilgrims
Hajj 2022 (Hajj 1443) – Guidance for British Pilgrims Guidance for Hajj 2022 based on information available as at 17.06.22. On Saturday 9th April, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah announced that it will host 1 million pilgrims for this years Hajj via its twitter page. The following criteria must be
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
What to do if your Hajj Package is cancelled
What to do if your Hajj Package is cancelled First Published 17th June 2020 The following advice is for British pilgrims booked for Hajj 2020 As the Hajj days near, and the uncertainty of Hajj looms due to the global prevalence of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have seen a number
HAJJ ADVICE 2020
Updated: 17th April 2020 On 15th April 2020, we issued our Hajj Advice 2020. Following feedback we received, we would like to add the following in regards to Existing Hajj Bookings and installment payments: “…but before you do so, check the terms and conditions in your travel contract in
Coronavirus Travel Update for British Pilgrims
Coronavirus Travel Update for British Hajj & Umrah Passengers LAST UPDATED: 19.05.2020 (SCROLL THROUGH THE FULL THREAD – This article is being updated with developments, please check back regularly). Effective from the 27th of February 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah and Tourist visas for all
PRESS RELEASE: Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage over coronoavirus fears 27.02.2020
PRESS RELEASE 27th February 2020 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM On Thursday 27th February 2020 the Saudi Press Agancy reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the relevant health authorities in Saudi Arabia have followed the developments related to the spread of the new Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, and
Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus fears
CBHUK is monitoring the situation and will post further updates on our website and social media. If you have been affected by this news and would like further help or advice please contact us on 0845 833 4145 or email us at info@cbhuk.org RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has suspended entry