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Pilgrims receive a delightful welcome from their family members at the Cape Town International Airport

By Kouthar Sambo Heartwarming scenes played out as Hujaaj (pilgrims) received a delightful welcome from their family members and travel operators upon their arrival today at the Cape Town International Airport. Giving you insight into the atmosphere, VOC News was on the ground to capture the special moments as little ones run to their parents while families reconnect over tight embraces. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Thursday, a representative […]

today27 June 2024

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South African pilgrims prepare for hajj amidst tightened visa controls

By Ragheema Mclean Muslim pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah as the annual Hajj pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. This year, around 2,500 South African pilgrims are set to embark on this spiritual journey. Speaking on VOC Breakfast South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) Secretary-General Hafiz Hassan Choonara provided an update on preparations: “All preparations for Hajj start nine months before the days of […]

today13 June 2024

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First group of Hujaaj depart for Hajj 1445

By Ragheema Mclean The first group of South African Hujaaj for the 1445 Hajj season departed on Wednesday (8 May 2024), beginning their journey to the sacred pilgrimage in the holy lands. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, President of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) Moaaz Casoo stated, "We had flights departing from Johannesburg and Cape Town International airports, with South African Hujaaj among the first groups […]

today9 May 2024

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Fit for Hajj: A walking program prepares pilgrims for the spiritual journey ahead

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As prospective Hujaaj eagerly anticipate their sacred pilgrimage, physical fitness takes centre stage in preparation for the rigorous demands of the hajj journey. In an effort to promote health and well-being, a dedicated walking program is scheduled to kick off next year. Medical practitioner and vice chairperson of Fit for Hajj, Dr Saleem Parker emphasized the significance of physical readiness during an interview with VOC Breakfast on […]

today13 December 2023

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Hujaaj (pilgrims) return home after undertaking the holy journey of Hajj (Islamic pilgrimage)

By Kouthar Sambo "Labbaik Allah humma labbaik, Labbaik la sharika laka labbaik. Innal hamda Wan-ni'mata Laka walmulk Laa sharika lak. (O my Lord, here I am at Your service, here I am. There is no partner with You, here I am)." These are the words of our esteemed Hujaaj (pilgrims) who are returning home after undertaking the holy journey of Hajj (Islamic pilgrimage). On Wednesday, the 5th of July, the […]

today7 July 2023

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The second group of Hujaaj arrived at the Cape Town International Airport today

By Kouthar Sambo Khidmatul Awaam’s Moulana Dawood Sampson said the second group of Hujaaj arrived at the Cape Town international airport at 11:35 am today after bidding farewell to the holy cities of Mina and Aziziyah (district of Mecca). Moulana went on to say that some Hujaaj will be dressed in their traditional Hajj attire which is also an heirloom to some. “For Hujaaj that are still here in Aziziyah, […]

today4 July 2023

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‘Hajj 2023/1444 AH a success,’ says SAHUC

By Aneeqa du Plessis Over 1 000 pilgrims are expected back in South Africa over the course of the week. This comes as the Hajj 2023/1444AH season has wrapped up following an intense five days of fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam in Makkah Al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday, the South African Hajj, and Umrah Council (SAHUC) President Shaheen Essop said the departure from […]

today3 July 2023

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Hajj 2023: SAHUC reminds pilgrims in the queue to accept or defer before time runs out

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The time is beckoning for aspiring hujaaj [pilgrims] to either accept or defer their accreditation for Hajj 2023/1444 AH. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Wednesday morning, The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) President Shaheen Essop encouraged pilgrims to be swift in their decision to streamline the process for hujaaj who are waiting in the queue. “If you do not accept or defer before […]

today1 February 2023

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A Hajj Gift

Phone text messages can be so impersonal. ‘Allah grant you complete recovery,’ was the seemingly terse message that I sent him. I deliberately kept the message short as I was told that he was quite sick. He was on high flow oxygen in a high care hospital unit. He was struck by the pandemic COVID-19 virus that seems to have a predilection for the more senior amongst us. He certainly […]

today19 July 2021

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