South African hujaaj are being denied access to low-cost haj packages because of a monopoly run by local tour operators, according to a prominent community activist. Recent press reports in Saudi Arabia indicate the availability of more affordable packages within the kingdom, which are targeted at those who finds themselves[…]
The South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) will now reassess its haj accreditation list, after 1379 of the 2000 accredited prospective pilgrims indicated their acceptance before Monday’s cut-off date. The remaining 621 either opted out, or failed to notify Sahuc within the allotted period. Despite a slow uptake upon[…]
South African hujjaj accredited for Haj 1436 have up until Sunday 26th April 2015 to accept, reject or cancel their accreditation, the South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) said on Sunday. 2000 prospective hujjaj received their accreditation on Thursday, ending what has been a wait spanning many years. This[…]
After months of waiting, the South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) has released its haj accreditation on Thursday evening. Accredited hujaaj will have 10 days to accept or decline their accreditation, as well as choose an operator of choice. Sahuc says tight deadlines imposed by the Saudi Haj ministry[…]
New technological improvements at all levels within the Saudi Kingdom are set to greatly aid the haj registration process, according to South African Haj and Umrah Council’s (Sahuc) president, Shaheen Essop. This comes after a four man Sahuc delegation recently visited the holy lands, holding several key discussions with stakeholders[…]
Following the conclusion of its annual road-show held in Cape Town at the weekend, the South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) has called for volunteers in the Muslim community to be part of its hajj and medical mission during this year’s haj season. Sahuc annually relies on its volunteers[…]
Following a jam-packed roadshow at the weekend, the South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) has released its accredited list of haj operators for Haj 1436. Sahuc has urged prospective hujjaj to book with these tour operators this haj season as they have been endorsed by the regulator. 1. Al[…]
About 800 prospective pilgrims gathered at the Athlone Civic Centre on Saturday morning for the South African Haj and Umrah Council’s (Sahuc) annual road show, eager for better insight into the logistics and processes involved in the annual haj journey. In a programme that spanned several hours from 9am onwards, a[…]
Prospective hujjaj will be afforded the opportunity to gain more insight into this year’s haj pilgrimage, when the South African Hajj and Umrah Council’s (Sahuc) annual roadshow rolls into the city this coming weekend. The event seeks to cover the logistical aspects of the journey, as well as provide pilgrims[…]
Potential hujjaj from Cape Town who are eager to understand the preparations for this year’s haj will find valuable information at an annual roadshow organised by the South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc). The information session will take place on Saturday 14 March 2015 at the Athlone Civic Centre[…]
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