The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, in coordination with the Hajj and Umrah Committee of Sri Lanka has called for applications from the members of the Muslim community, who would like to perform Hajj Pilgrimage in the year 2025 (Hijri 1446). The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs further has advised those interested to make necessary …
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Hajj Suggestions and Complaints
HAJJ Pilgrimage 2024 – Refund of the Registration Fee
Hajj Refund Document Link https://muslimaffairs.gov.lk/?page_id=6562 Link to Department Of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs
Read More »Exploitation Of Desperate Hajj Pilgrims By Some Deceitful Hajj Agents By MYM Siddeek –
A Note on My Recent Hajj Pilgrimage Experience. Hajj is a pilgrimage (spiritual duty) made to the Kaaba (the house of Allah) in the sacred city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the first ten days of the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic calendar. It is one of the pillars of …
Read More »Religious affairs minister, Saudi envoy see off first batch of Hajj pilgrims to Makkah
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – The first batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims left for Makkah in the early hours of Tuesday, June 21.The pilgrims were seen off by distinguished guests at the Bandaranaike International Airport here. Ambassador Khaled bin Hamoud Al-Kahtani, attended the send-off ceremony of the first group of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims consisting of 68 pilgrims, in the …
Read More »Ministry of Interior Announces Punishments for Hajj Violations
In preparation for Hajj season, Saudi Arabia has outlined the updated regulations for anyone violating Hajj regulations. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced that individuals found violating Hajj regulations and instructions without a permit from June 2nd to the 20th will face severe penalties. Citizens, residents and visitors caught breaching regulations within Makkah, the vicinity of the Grand Mosque, Hajj …
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