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Hajj 2022: Eight other pilgrimages where millions gather from around the world

INTERNATIONAL Millions of Muslims from around the world are gathering in Mecca to perform the first Hajj after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. During the pandemic, pilgrims were limited to those already living in Saudi Arabia and the rituals had to be performed with social distancing measures in place. Hajj is a central pillar of Islam that every able-bodied Muslim should carry out at least once in their lifetime if they […]

today7 July 2022

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Saudi Arabia to limit Hajj pilgrims to 1,000, says health minister

Hajj pilgrim numbers could be limited to less or more than 1,000 to protect public health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Saudi authorities. Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah told a press conference on Tuesday that compulsory isolation before and after the pilgrimage will also be enforced. He said Saudi Arabia is capable of ensuring pilgrims’ safety this year. “The health ministry has accumulated experience in the […]

today23 June 2020

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First SA hujjaj to depart on Sunday

By Abubakr Abrahams With the first group of South Africans set to embark on Haj 2017 this week, role-players in the haj sector are now tightening their logistical arrangements for the haj season. Some 2 million pilgrims from around the world will travel to the holy cities for the annual pilgrimage, which takes place over five days. This year, the hajj will commence on Wednesday 30th August and conclude on […]

today20 July 2017

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Desires and Obligations

This is part of a continuous hajj series by the hajj doctor, Salim Parker. More of his work can be found at www.hajjdoctor.co.za ‘I don’t know when I am going to perform Hajj!’ he exclaimed in exasperation. He just received the list of those who were fortunate enough to be accredited and, after scanning it a number of times, realised that his name was not on there. He put his name […]

today24 February 2017

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Abramjee inspires with haj recollection

“I really felt so inspired. I actually want to explore your religion.”  These were the moving words of one guest in a Whatsapp message to social-cohesion activist Yusuf Abramjee, encapsulating the spirit of his new book, which launched in Cape Town on Sunday. Abramjee, a well-known media personality and the driving force behind Lead SA, has brought the sacred pilgrimage into the mainstream with a beautiful coffee-table book called #Hajj2016, […]

today7 November 2016

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