Rashid Mogradia (CEO, CBHUK) met with the Head of Consulate Department at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Mr Bandar Al-Zaid. During the meeting, Mr Al-Zaid demonstrated access to the MOFA website and information available to prospective pilgrims. He further mentioned that a new Non-Adhesive Visa issuance system was
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BBC1 Rip Off Britain show Hajj Travel Fraud Advice (18.05.2017)
David Clover (Civil Aviation Authority) along with the CEO for CBHUK, Rashid Mogradia appeared LIVE on the hit BBC 1 consumer show “Rip Off Britain” and shared advice on travellers booking the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Notable advice were: Book with companies who holds both an ATOL and Saudi
Hajj fraud figures are just the tip of the iceberg
London Friday 12th May 2017 The City of London Police is today raising awareness to encourage people to report Hajj fraud as this week it teams up with police forces across England, Wales and Scotland for its annual holiday fraud campaign. Run by the City of London Police since 2012
Hajj Package Comparison 2017
Selecting your Hajj Tour Operator has just become easier Looking for a Hajj package can be a daunting task especially when there are now over 90 Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah licensed Hajj operators. However, there is some good news courtesy of @IslamBedford who has gone through the trouble
Know Your Rights: Here’s What an Airline Owes You When You Get Bumped
Your other rights when bumped off a flight Recent news of passengers being ‘forcibly’ bumped off flights has led to a debate on whether this can be done or not. Whilst many airlines will ask for volunteers there are some who have taken a more aggressive approach. For now, British flyers have
Government of Saudi Arabia to issue non-adhesive Umrah visas from April 2017
CBHUK has received the following circular from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (London) and advises pilgrims that the Government of Saudi Arabia is to issue non-adhesive Umrah visas from April 2017. For pilgrims, this means that your tour operator/agent MUST print the visa off once your passport has been
Hajj Dates for 2017 (1438AH)
Hajj 2017 Hajj Dates for 2017 (1438AH) Important dates for Pilgrims *Dates are based on the Islamic Hijri calendar is based on Umm Al-Qura calculations. Dates of receipt of applications for Hajj visas The last date for receiving applications for Hajj visas from the embassies and representations Custodian of the Two
SR2000 Umrah Fee Concession Announced Effective 2nd Dec 2016
CBHUK announces that the Saudi Visa Application Portal has reportedly been changed to allow one Umrah per Hijri calendar free without paying SR2000 fee. This ruling comes into effect 2.12.2016. Only travelers who had applied before 2.12.2016 or visit for the second time or more in the same Hijri year
Holy Ka’bah to be washed once a year on Muharram 15
MAKKAH – For the safety of worshipers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and to facilitate carrying out the rites, the Holy Ka’bah will be washed once a year on Muharram 15 due to the ongoing projects and expansion works. Royal approval has been issued in this regard,
New security and safety plan for extended mataaf
MAKKAH — A new security plan is being put in place for the safety and security of pilgrims and worshippers with the expansion of the mataaf (the circumambulation area around the Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. “The mataaf will have a larger capacity to accommodate pilgrims during the