HAJJ and UMRAH updates

All Umrah Pilgrims | Travellers to Saudi Arabia Must Get a Special Meningitis Vaccine From Feb 1

January 17, 2025 0

From 1st February 2025A new vaccination requirement will be introduced for all travellers to Saudi Arabia, whether they are pilgrims for the Umrah or the Hajj or ordinary visitors. This measure, which requires the presentation of a certificate of vaccination against meningitis for anyone aged two and over, is designed to ensure public health during large religious gatherings. It is therefore essential to prepare properly and …

New Hajj Committee appointed with Riyaz Mihular as its chairman

January 2, 2025 0

COLOMBO : Minister prof.Hiniduma Sunil Senavi , minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has appointed new members to the government Hajj Committee with effect from December 26 replacing the outgoing members. The new members include Newly appointed Hajj committee For 2024/25 Chairman to the committee : Reyaz Mihular Middle east & South Asia Regional heads of International Financial Reporting …

Registration for Hajj Pilgrimage -2025 (Hijri 1446) is open now

September 6, 2024 0

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 …

Hajj Suggestions and Complaints

July 17, 2024 0

HAJJ Pilgrimage 2024 – Refund of the Registration Fee

July 16, 2024 0

Hajj Refund Document Link https://muslimaffairs.gov.lk/?page_id=6562 Link to Department Of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

Exploitation Of Desperate Hajj Pilgrims By Some Deceitful Hajj Agents By MYM Siddeek –

July 15, 2024 0

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 …