The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) recently met with the Ministry of Hajj to discuss the 20 per cent reinstatement of the Quota that was reduced in 1433H. This change would positively impact on the number of Hujaaj awaiting accreditation for Hajj 1438. Speaking to VOC’s Breakfast Beat, SAHUC president, Shaheen Essop explained that SAHUC has was invited by the Ministry of Haj and Umra to discuss logistics […]
Just as the Haj 2016 season ends, social media is abuzz with reports that both hajj and umrah visa fees have been revised for repeat pilgrims. According to the Saudi Gazette, the Ministry of Haj and Umra, which is located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is reportedly instituting new charges from Muharram 1, 1438. The article indicates that while first time hajj and umrah pilgrims will not be charged […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
