Two South African charities received a boost when R100 000 was donated to them to assist needy pilgrims traveling for the annual Hajj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The proceeds of the coffee table book, #Hajj2016 #AbramjeeOnHajj, published by social activist, Yusuf Abramjee, were presented to Awqaf SA and Crescent Lifestyle[…]
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 ‘Will I be ready for Hajj?’ he asked the surgeon. He was due for a heart bypass operation. Hajj was still four months away. ‘As long as you[…]
A short buzz on his mobile alerted him to the fact that a new message awaited his attention. A short few words that would require his speedy attention and reaction virtually immediately. Thousands throughout South African awaited similar messages. Some crafted their requests many years previously and were absolutely certain[…]
The cost of the non-special services camp for hajj is expected to increase, after it was announced that Camp C+ will be fitted with fire resistant tents. The South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) said it received the notification from the Saudi Haj Ministry on Friday, a week after[…]
By Thakira Desai In preparation for the Hajj 1438, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) on Saturday hosted its annual Hajj roadshow. The roadshow, which was hosted at Belgravia High School in Belgravia, was the third leg, following the completion of the Johannesburg and Durban events. Sahuc, though[…]
After much anticipation, the South Africa Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) will this week be hosting its Cape Town leg of its annual Road Show. Previously scheduled to take place in February, the road show is set to take place this Saturday at Belgravia High School, between 9:30 and 13:00.[…]
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[…]
With processes underway to accredit this year’s hujjaj, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) is now vetting hajj and medical support staff to assist during the pilgrimage. The five days of hajj will most likely commence on the 30th August this year. Every year, the hajj regulator deploys[…]
This forms part of the Hajj Stories series by South African hajj doctor Salim Parker. His features can be found on www.hajjdoctor.co.za Technology is wonderful. Modern aircrafts and computerised optimal connection times led to me completing the journey from Cape Town to Jeddah in less than twelve hours. How different[…]
Following months of planning, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) on Tuesday evening announced its postponement of its annual Haj Roadshow. The event, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday at Belgravia High School, is aimed at offer prospective pilgrims’ information about operator options available to them,[…]
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