Awqaf Ministry cracks down on unlicensed Hajj and Umrah campaign

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs cracked down a newly established Hajj and Umrah campaign operating illegally and without a license;a m...

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs cracked down a newly established Hajj and Umrah campaign operating illegally and without a license; a matter which constitutes a clear violation that warrants accountability and referral to the competent judicial authorities.

Awqaf, in a statement today, said that that this comes in light of the Ministry's commitment to the safety of Qatari pilgrims and ensuring proper entry procedures for them to the Holy Lands in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has dedicated its energies to the safety and security of the Guests of Al-Rahman.

It noted that the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department, as part of its campaigns, was able to crack down on one of the newly established Hajj campaign offices.

This comes in line with the strict security measures in place in the Holy Lands to ensure the success of the "No Hajj Without a Permit" campaign, as well as the importance of ensuring the safety and ease of entry procedures for pilgrims in the country.

The Ministry emphasized that operating Hajj and Umrah campaigns requires an official license from the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.