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
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British Museum remains UK's top attraction for fourth year running & Hajj Exhibition 2012
The next major exhibition in the Reading Room, opening in January, will be devoted to the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, with scores of objects never seen in the west before. It may also be one of the last exhibitions in the spectacular but temporary display space created in the room.
Ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba
Makkah, Saudi Arabia Prince Khaled Al-Faisal comes down the steps of the Holy Kaaba after the ceremonial washing of its interior on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Saturday, the first day of the Hijri month of Shaaban. The Holy Kaaba is washed twice
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
11th Scientific Forum for Hajj Research inaugurated
11th Scientific Forum for Hajj Research inaugurated 15th June 2011 – Holy City of Makkah, Rajab 13, 1432 On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Naif Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, who is also
CBH logo revamped
Following feedback, we procurred the services of Print Xpress Ltd (tel: 01204 655888) to design our new logo which we believe portrays the professionalism, corporate direction and vision of being the leading national charity serving the British public going for the Hajj & Umrah and overseas travel. It is also distinct
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
Prince Khaled asks officials to improve Haj services
Prince Khaled asks officials to improve Haj services By ARAB NEWS Published: Jun 11, 2011 23:56 Updated: Jun 11, 2011 23:56 JEDDAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Central Haj Committee. He urged all officials and agencies involved in Haj and Umrah services to
Prince Khalid Al Faisal chairs meeting of Central Hajj Committee
Prince Khalid Al Faisal chairs meeting of Central Hajj Committee Holy City of Makkah, Rajab 9, 1432 11th June 2011 Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Ibn Abdulaziz, the Governor of Makkah Province, who is also the Chairman of Central Hajj Committee, chaired here today a meeting of the Committee. Addressing the meeting,
“Get Jabbed Up” at the Hajj & Umrah Travel Expo 2011
“Get Jabbed Up” at the Hajj & Umrah Travel Expo 2011 United Kingdom 10th June, 2011 CBHUK – The Council of British Hajjis (Pilgrims) is once again proud to be supporting the Hajj & Umrah Travel Exhibition 2011 at the London Muslim Centre (East London Mosque). Following the huge success