South African Hajj Quota Increased by One Thousand

Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 15-02-2018

The Ministry of Hajj in Saudi Arabia has granted South Africa an additional quota of one thousand Hujjaj for 1439H (2018).

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) says it was informed of the decision following a protocol signing meeting with the Hajj Ministry and some affiliates in the Kingdom on Thursday.

According to Sahuc the additional quota will only apply for the Hajj 1439/2018.

South Africa’s current hajj quota is 2,500 and with the additional one thousand extra granted for this year, will push up that number to three thousand five hundred.

Sahuc’s Moaaz Casoo says due to space constraints in Mina, the Ministry of Hajj has emphasised that the additional quota might be accommodated outside the borders of the tent city.

“Alhamdulillah, at a meeting with the Ministry of Hajj, the SAHUC delegation was presented with excellent news by way of an additional quota of One thousand Hujjaj for 1439H (2018) only. On behalf of the Sahuc board and NGC member organizations, firstly we need to thank our Creator Almighty ALLAH SWT who has made this increase in the quota for South Africa possible.”

Casoo has thanked South African Muslim communities for their continuous duas and says a third list of 1000 accredited Hujjaj has already been released.

Twitter: @FaizelPatel143

South Africa demands evidence from UK over travel terror warning

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 25 April 2024 | 16:37 SAST 2-minute read A United Kingdom travel warning citing possible terror threats in South Africa has been met with indignation, with the government demanding credible evidence from the UK to...

Labour court upholds rights of individuals with criminal records to seek employment

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 25 April 2024 | 15:00 CAT 2 min read In a recent ruling, the Labour Court affirmed the rights of individuals with past criminal records, stating that they should be able to pursue employment opportunities without fear of...

The Asia-Pacific Report

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 25 April 2024 | 10:32 a.m. SAST 2-minute read In the recent elections in the Solomon Islands, the incumbent pro-China Prime Minister faced a setback as he failed to secure a majority. Despite an extensive round of voting, the...

2024 Vote Wise Symposium by the MSA Union

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 25 April 2024 | 09:00 CAT The Muslim Students Association (MSA Union) convened a stimulating election symposium at the Hyatt House in Sandton, overseen by Qaanitah Hunter, assistant editor for politics and opinion...

Rising number of unregistered medical practitioners in SA

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 24 April 2024 | 21:19 SAST 1-minute read A number of unregistered medical professionals have recently been arrested following reports from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Medical practitioners are...

Mental Health Issues on the Rise in South Africa: SADAG

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 24 April 2024 | 14:30 CAT 2 min read The IPSOS World Mental Health Survey has unveiled alarming statistics, indicating that over 70% of South Africans experience stress levels that render them unable to cope with life's demands. This...