The Haj Ministry has decided to limit the validity of Umrah visas to only 14 days because of the ongoing work to expand the mataf — the cicumambulation area. According to a circular sent to Umrah agencies in the Kingdom and Saudi missions abroad two days ago, the new rule becomes effective Monday. “Yes, we …

A number of Umrah companies have been accused of selling Umrah visas through their agents who work outside the Kingdom. Many Umrah performers plan to overstay in the Kingdom after their visas have expired eyeing odd jobs. However, Umrah companies, responsible for the return of all Umrah performers under their care, do not seem to …

WHO issues tips for a safe Umrah in light of recent reported cases of the MERS coronavirus The month of Ramadan is one of the peak times for Umrah, the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Many Muslims are expected to go from the UAE to the Kingdom in July and August this year. With …

BREAKING NEWS: —- 7th June 2013 12:21pm A notice has been sent to All registered Hajj & Umrah Agencies by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (London) on Thursday 6th June 2013 informing them as per instructions of the Saudi Authorities, the validity and the duration of stay of Umrah visas will be 15 days …

CBHUK announces official partnership with the World Hajj & Umrah Convention 2013.  Recognising the value of the convention, operations director Mr Yasin Ahmed said: “The World Hajj & Umrah Convention is a great opportunity to network and showcase our ground breaking work in delivering accessible travel vaccinations to the British public.  This partnership can only help …

Rising problem of online fraud sees thousands of tourists paying for fake hotels, flights and trips Thousands of British travellers are being swindled out of millions of pounds each year through scams involving flights, accommodation and religious pilgrimages. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 1,000 separate holiday scams in the UK last year …

Key Hajj Dates: 1st Day of Hajj – 8th Dhul Hijjah – 13th October, 2013 Arafat Day – 9th Dhul Hijjah – 14th October, 2013 Eid Ul Adha – 10th Dhul Hijjah – 15th October, 2013   First day of arrival in the Kingdom for pilgrims is 1st of Dhu al-Qidah 1434 H – 7th September 2013. Last date …

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  City of London Police are seeking feedback on Hajj Fraud.  If you think you have been affected please complete the Questionnaire below. Hajj Fraud is money obtained be deciet with no intention of fulfilling the clients paid product or services. Fraud is not an attribute of a Muslim. the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon …

Dates for our National Hajj & Umrah Vaccination & Travel Advice Clinics 2013 have been released below: Our clinics are located at easy to reach venues.   To book please select a location closest to you and fill in the Online booking form.  Book early, save money and get all your Hajj & Umrah essentials under …

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has ordered the preservation of the Ottoman portico within the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) in Mecca during a project to expand the prayer area in the mosque, a Turkish daily reported on Sunday. The project will increase the size of the mosque to 500,000 square meters, doubling its …

The proposition of a project to increase the capacity of the mataf was shown to King Abdullah in Ramadhan 1432 Hijri who directed to start implementing it. -King Abdullah assigned the Ministry of Higher Education, General Authority of Masjid al Haram and Masjid al Nabawi and Saudi Bin Laden Group (Working team) to finish the …

A vast expansion project for the mataf, (the circumambulation space around the Kaaba), is currently under way. The new mataf when completed, after three years, will accommodate 130,000 pilgrims in an hour, while the current mataf capacity withstands 52,000 pilgrims. The Grand Mosque’s Imam and Khatib, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, who is also president of …

Mataf Expansion

Be part of the UK’s leading Hajj & Umrah support service and help guests of Almighty. Opportunities now available for professionals, volunteers, nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals in the UK to help the Hajjis (pilgrims) for Hajj and Umrah. Following the huge success of our recent travel clinics, The Council of British Hajjis are looking …