Makkah

‘Hajj is truly life changing’

As South African Hujjaj settle back into the routine of their day to day life back home, many will remember a journey that has shaped their perspective on life forever. Three couples joined VOC to relay their first experiences on the Hajj pilgrimage and all three shared the sentiment that[…]

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Sahuc wraps up Hajj 1440

As hujjaj prepare to bid a bittersweet farewell to the holy lands in Saudi Arabia, hajj travel operators will have their hands full facilitating the departure of hujjaj as they return to their respective countries. Head of mission for the South African Hajj & Umrah Council (SAHUC), Hafiz Ismail Kholvadia[…]

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Hujjaj ascend Mount Arafat for day of worship

More than 2 million Muslims gathered Saturday at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for an intense day of worship and reflection on what’s considered the climax of the Islamic hajj pilgrimage. Many had tears streaming down their faces as they raised their hands in worship on[…]

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Excitement in Makkah as countdown to hajj begins

Months of detailed preparation will come to fruition on Friday as the sacred journey of hajj begins in the holy lands of Saudi Arabia. More than 1.8 million Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the pinnacle of the hajj, with more than 4000 South African Muslims forming part[…]

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3 million hujjaj expected to perform hajj

With the Hajj mere days away from reaching its peak on the day of Arafat and an expected 3 million pilgrims from around the world, authorities have their hands full. South African journalist Faizel Patel has assured VOC News, however, that everything is running smoothly and that the authorities in[…]

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‘Rely completely on Allah during hajj’

The hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is a momentous occasion and is considered the pinnacle of any Muslim’s life. While it is both a collective undertaking and a deeply personal experience – it is bound to entirely transform one’s perspective on life. As thousands of South African hujjaj travel[…]

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