Hajj 1441

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Aspiring pilgrims: ‘God knows best’ after cancellation of Hajj for South Africans

Prospective pilgrims have shared their tear-jerking reaction to the news that the auspicious journey of Hajj 1441 has been cancelled. Following weeks of anticipation, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) and the Department of International Relations held a joint meeting on Thursday to determine the status of Hajj under the travel regulations put in place to stop the spread of the global coronavirus pandemic. During the sit-down, International […]

today12 June 2020

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South African Hajj authorities meet over upcoming Hajj season

The South African Hajj and Travel Operators Association (SATHOA) met with the South African Hajj and Umrah Council regarding Saudi Arabia’s ban on Umrah. Many aspiring mutamireen have expressed concerns over their bookings and monies, after the Kingdom suspended Umrah to curb the spread of the global spread of the coronavirus. As a result of a meeting with the Saudi hajj ministry last week it was announced that all hajj […]

today21 March 2020

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Ministry of Hajj to issue Umrah refunds amid Covid 19 outbreak

The president of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) Shaheen Essop has reiterated that refunds for umrah travellers will be provided and that it is imperative that mutamireen go back to the operator they booked with. The Ministry of Hajj has assured aspiring Mu’tamireen that umrah visa fees and service charges will be refunded accordingly. This follows the Saudi Kingdom's temporary suspension of entry into the country following […]

today2 March 2020

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SAHUC Hajj 1441 Road show

By Aneeqa du Plessis Hundreds of aspiring Hujjaj came out to Belgravia high school hall in Athlone on Saturday, where the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) hosted their annual Hajj roadshow. The roadshow is an expo that travels from province to province which aims to inform prospective pilgrims on the protocols of their auspicious journey. A great deal of information was bestowed on prospective Hujjaj by several stakeholders. […]

today27 January 2020

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Sahuc urges accredited hujaaj of 1441 to accept/defer ASAP

Alghamulilah, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has released its first accreditation list for Hajj 1441. Prospective hujaaj are urged to accept or defer accreditation as soon as possible to ensure that the most is made out of this glorious journey In Shaa Allah. View the list here. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia granted South Africa a quota of 3500 for this year’s hajj. It is is the […]

today10 January 2020

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