Awqaf ministry warns of fraudulent Hajj campaigns
Ammon News - Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Holy Places warned citizens against fraudulent advertisements, which allege organization of campaigns and trips under the "courtesy" visa lists to perform Hajj (pilgrimage), or under the "Badal -substitute" basis.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry urged the public to avoid scam posts circulating on social media to shun these fraudulent operations during the Hajj season. Petra
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