HAJJ and UMRA updates

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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Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims 2024 – Update

Advised to pay their deposit of Rs 25,000 in time The All-Ceylon Hajj Tour Operators Association has requested that those who have got the Registration done to perform Hajj 2024 and have got the Reference Number from the Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, MRCA, on SMS, to pay the non-refundable deposit of Rs. 25,000/-, as early as possible without any …

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Religion as a Business and the Heart of Corruption by DR AMEER ALI

There is a roaring Hajj business in Sri Lanka. As a friend of mine commented, no business is as good as the religious business. The Hajj committee, whose members are appointed on recommendations of Muslim politicians, in collusion with Hajj agents, operate like a mafia that has converted a religious obligation into a money making enterprise with blessings of the …

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FINAL REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PANEL OF INQUIRY INTO HAJJ COMPLAINTS 2019

The report prepared by the Independent Panel of Inquiry into the complaints made by the Pilgrims against the Hdji operators, who performed Hadj in the year 2019 is uploaded here for your information. As the Saudi Arabian authority had announced that this year’s Hadj will be limited to residents, Sailan Muslim Foundation pray that the intentions of those who are …

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