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125,850 Expected to Perform Haj During Current Year Through the Haj Committee of India
The number of pilgrims expected to perform Haj during current year through the Haj Committee of India is 125,850. In addition, 45,637 seats have been allocated to Private Tour Operators (PTO). Since the flights are operating from 21 Embarkation points,...
Travelers Warned Against Bringing Food Back Into Britain From the Hajj
Every year around 20,000 British Muslims travel to Mecca for Hajj, but many may be unwittingly bringing illegal food items back into the country on their return.
More Than 1000 Gambian Pilgrims Set to Perform 2010 Hajj in Saudi
More than 1000 intending pilgrims from The Gambia are expected this year to take part in the pilgrimage to Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to the Gambia International Airlines (GIA).
Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission Approves 28,000 Christians for Israel, Rome Pilgrimages
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), John Kennedy, said in Abuja on Saturday that about 28,000 Nigerians were expected to participate in the 2010 Christian pilgrimage to Israel and Rome, just as the country approved...
95,000 People Approved for Nigeria’s Hajj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
Nigeria has approved 95,000 Muslims from the 36 states to perform this year’s pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, the Director of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (MPWB), Dr Shu’iabu Kurfi, said on Monday in Abuja. How People Arrived Here: hajj 2010 nigeria
As Nigerian Muslim Pilgrims Return From Saudi, Christian Pilgrims Leave for Israel
As 17,200 out of the 95,000 Muslim pilgrims to this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia arrive home, the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) said in Abuja on Tuesday that it would still lift 20,000 prospective pilgrims for the 2009 pilgrimage to Israel. Mr...
Muslims in Kenya Celebrate Idd-ul-Adha
Thousands of Muslims in Kenya thronged mosques to celebrate this year’s Idd-ul-Adha special prayers which mark the climax of the Hajj or the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. In Mombasa(450 km from Nairobi), Chief Kadhi Sheikh Hammad...
Senegal to Celebrate Eid Al-Adha on 28 November
The Eid al-Adha (Arab word) most known in Africa as Tabaski (Muslim feast of the sacrifice) will be celebrated in Senegal on Saturday 28 November. This event commemorates the submission of Abraham to God. Abraham had accepted to immolate his son Ishmael...
