“If this is the journey that Allah has chosen for Ihsaan, then I must say Alhamullilah.” Those were the words of an elated Faldeela Bassadien, whose 11 year old son emerged victorious at the 36th annual King Abdul Aziz International Quran Memorization competition. Local Hafith student, Ihsaan Bassadien, was one[…]
The last day of the Abdul Aziz International Quran Memorisation Competition has arrived. With the last few contestants reciting in front of millions of spectators from around the globe, three South African students await the final announcement on this year’s winners. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently abuzz as[…]
Three South African students have passed preliminary tests and now begin their recitation of the Holy Quran in the King Abdul Aziz International Quran Memorisation Competition. Set in the magnificant Haram Al-Sharif in Makkah, the students will participate in three of the four categories. In the Full Quran category is[…]
The South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) has reported that everything remains on track within the South African camp, ahead of the sacred journey of haj. Having spent the last few days in Azizia to avoid the congestion in the holy city of Makkah, pilgrims are expected to depart[…]
As Muslims around the world mark the month of Dhul Hijjah, one of the most sacred months of the Islamic year, all roads lead to the holy cities in the Saudi Kingdom for the annual haj pilgrimage on Thursday. Millions of pilgrims will don the ihram on the eighth day[…]
They can be seen video recording themselves walking around the Kaaba, kissing the black stone, perched close to the mount of Safa or Marwa, or standing near the green dome of the Prophet’s mosque. Selfie fever has taken pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques by storm in recent[…]
Makkah municipality is taking steps to ensure that the food served to pilgrims by catering companies and restaurants this Haj season is hygienic and of good quality. The municipality and the Ministry of Commerce have been engaged in separate inspections of eateries to ensure the best quality food for pilgrims.[…]
With the annual haj pilgrimage fast approaching, many hujjaj have begun moving away from the holy city of Makkah towards the area of Azizia, with the hopes of spending a few days to mentally and physically prepare for the rigorous journey ahead. Pilgrims from all corners of the globe have[…]
Many private drivers shuttling pilgrims between Jeddah and Makkah ahead of haj are charging prices that are 10 to 20 times higher than the fares they charge on regular days, especially for illegal expats and permitless pilgrims who risk traveling to Makkah ahead of time to avoid inspections. Salem Al-Beishi,[…]
Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar conveyed to transport agents in Makkah and Madinah that he hoped for an “accident-free Haj” this year. The minister was speaking to officials from the General Syndicate of Vehicles in Makkah during an inspection tour of services and facilities ahead of this year’s pilgrimage. The minister met[…]
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