The annual hajj pilgrimage is the highlight of many millions of lives. But unfortunately it is often ruined by criminal tour operators who con unsuspecting Muslims out of money and mislead them over what they will get when they arrive in Saudi Arabia. The council of British Hajjis, which works
Hajj pilgrims from the UK are being warned about the dangers of booking with unlicensed travel companies. Abta says people pay for travel arrangements for Hajj – which runs in Saudia Arabia until November 9 – that are sub-standard, or not provided at all, resulting in substantial financial losses. City
“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
The Kaaba, House of God in Mecca (Makkah) Saudi Arabia where Muslims face in direction for prayer and where pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba Unscrupulous tour operators ‘target Hajj pilgrims’ Up to 15% of British Muslims planning to take part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage this week will have fallen foul
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A Group of doctors and volunteers will be on hand during the days of Hajj to provide Medical Support and Assistance at their Clinic in the Europa Zone in Mina. The British Hajj Delegation provides ‘on the ground’ medical advice, support and basic GP treatment and has been functioning for
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
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
FCO Hajj Flyer 2011 The Foreign & Commonweatlh Office will be sending a consular offical this year to assist British Pilgrims to the Hajj. If something does go wrong, the British Hajj Consular Delegation, working with the British Consulate-General, can provide you with a range of consular services. The British Hajj