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Changes to this year's Hajj bookings


Restrictions on the numbers of pilgrims able to visit Saudi Arabia could cause confusion

Richard Young

Posted 05 July 2022 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|National


UPDATES: As this year's Hajj pilgrimage approaches, guidance for Trading Standards and consumer protection professionals highlights booking scams, consumer rights and the practical steps businesses and pilgrims should take to reduce the risk of fraud and financial loss.

As Muslims prepare for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage (7-12 July), Trading Standards and consumer protection professionals should note some of the issues for consumers and businesses that have arisen in light of recent changes to how the event is administrated.

The UK has approximately 25,000 pilgrims who usually attend Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Previously, UK travel agents would be give...

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