{"id":60856,"date":"2015-09-01T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=0d121fafc757a7f1b33c2638941c188f"},"modified":"2018-07-25T09:08:54","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T09:08:54","slug":"news-story-travel-and-health-advice-for-hajj-pilgrims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=60856","title":{"rendered":"News story: Travel and health advice for Hajj pilgrims"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated:<\/em> updated with latest information including a link to Saudi government guidance<\/p>\n

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Thousands of British Muslims expected to attend this year\u2019s Hajj pilgrimage. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is urging those travelling to Saudi Arabia to be fully prepared and follow up-to-date travel advice before departing.<\/p>\n

The FCO have produced a digital
\n Hajj travel leaflet<\/a>
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\n for pilgrims, which includes useful tips and advice, and information on how the FCO can assist if things go wrong. We will be sharing this information on Twitter<\/a> using #HajiUK<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Barrie Peach, HM Consul-General in Jeddah, said:<\/p>\n

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We welcome all British nationals performing Hajj. Many thousands of British Muslims complete this annual pilgrimage every year. Whilst the vast majority of pilgrims do not experience any difficulties, we recommend that all pilgrims plan ahead before departing to ensure a safe and trouble free Hajj.<\/p>\n

We advise all British pilgrims to check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office\u2019s travel advice<\/a> and the requirements set out by the Saudi government<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We will be providing consular assistance and advice as necessary to British pilgrims. Consular staff can be contacted on a 24-hour helpline in the case of emergencies on 00 966 501 00 4268. We wish you a fulfilling and peaceful Hajj. Hajj Mabrour!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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In addition to the requirements from the Saudi government, the FCO recommends that all pilgrims use the following checklist to help plan their trip:<\/p>\n