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British Hajj & Umrah Council (BHUC)
BHUC Parliamentary Presentation
Official UK Pilgrim Welfare & Regulatory Body

Supporting British Pilgrims Every Step of the Way

“Journeying together, faithfully and peacefully.” Providing essential guidance, volunteer NHS medical field missions, anti-fraud legal enforcement, and ATOL operator accreditation.

Let’s enrich the pilgrimage experience, investing in people, pilgrims, and professionals.

Make a Lasting Impact

Help us protect, educate, and assist pilgrims in need.

Our Key Focus Areas

What We Prioritize

Committed to safeguarding your pilgrimage through rigorous standards, healthcare safety, and trusted legal guidance.

Health & Safety

Promoting physical well-being, mandatory ACWY vaccination clinics, and volunteer NHS doctor missions in Mina camps.

Combating Fraud

Partnering with City of London Police and Trading Standards to detect, track, and dismantle rogue travel agents.

Pilgrim Education

Delivering comprehensive nationwide pre-departure seminars and interactive digital workshops on rites and logistics.

Support & Advocacy

Representing British Muslims at parliamentary and ministerial levels, solving disputes and safeguarding consumer rights.

BHUC Parliamentary Presentation
About The Council

Dedicated to the Welfare of UK Pilgrims

The British Hajj and Umrah Council (BHUC) was formed as a Community Interest Company (C.I.C) Not-For-Profit Organisation, a self-sustaining entity representing the interests of pilgrims and its members. Established in 2011 and registered in 2016.

Performing Hajj & Umrah is the aspiration of millions of British Muslims. We help make this journey safer, more fulfilling, and ensure the transformative benefits of the experience are shared across British society.

  • Verified ATOL & NPOA Approved Agent Directory
  • Volunteer NHS Doctors Deployment in Mina & Makkah
  • 24/7 Helpline Support Network During Peak Seasons
Guiding Principles

Our Mission & Vision

Discover the core pillars that drive our commitment to excellence, consumer safety, and community service.

Clear Guidance

Clear Guidance

Providing precise, up-to-date information on visa procedures, accommodation standards, and flight arrangements.

Community Unity

Community Unity

Fostering profound brotherhood, cooperation, and mutual support across diverse British communities.

Health Wellbeing

Health Wellbeing

Implementing proactive health seminars and ACWY immunization clinics to ensure pilgrims are physically ready.

Building Trust

Building Trust

Collaborating closely with UK and Saudi authorities to uphold ethical trade and consumer protection.

Read our comprehensive guidelines for a safe and secure pilgrimage.

Governance & Direction

Executive Board of Directors

Providing strategic leadership, clinical governance, and statutory compliance oversight.

Mohsin Tutla
Founder & Director

Mohsin Tutla

Visionary founder guiding strategic bilateral diplomacy with UK ministries and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah.

Dr. Mohammad Jiva MBE
Clinical Director (BHD)

Dr. Mohammad Jiva MBE

Senior GP leader directing nationwide vaccination clinics and volunteer NHS field medical missions in Mina.

Mr. Abdul Wahab
Director of Operations

Mr. Abdul Wahab

Leading operational logistics, statutory regulatory compliance, and verified operator accreditation.

Mr. Abubakar Ishaak
Executive Board Member

Mr. Abubakar Ishaak

Overseeing community relations, trade consultative forums, and nationwide youth education programs.

Lord Adam Patel
In Memoriam • Founding Patron

The Rt. Hon. Lord Adam Patel of Blackburn

Remembering the historic founding patron of the British Hajj Delegation, whose tireless advocacy in the House of Lords established statutory consumer protections and healthcare representation for British Muslim pilgrims.

Download Parliamentary Tribute (PDF) ↓
Statutory Framework

The 3 Core Pillars of BHUC

Enriching the British pilgrimage experience by investing in people, pilgrims, and professionals.

Pillar One

Serving Pilgrims

Providing guidance before departure, on-the-ground volunteer NHS medical triage, welfare relief, and emergency helpline assistance throughout Makkah, Madinah, and Mina.

  • 24/7 Helpline: +44 (0) 790 909 1407
  • ACWY Inoculation Verification
  • Free Volunteer Medical Clinics in Mina
Pillar Two

Supporting Agents (NPOA)

Empowering legitimate UK tour operators through the National Pilgrimage Organisers Association, enforcing statutory CAA ATOL bonding, and ringfenced client trust accounts.

  • Verified ATOL Registry Audits
  • Standardized Fair Package Contracts
  • Dialogue with Saudi Ministry of Hajj
Pillar Three

Social Engagements

Transforming the spiritual elevation of the pilgrimage into lasting civic engagement, youth mentorship, food bank support, and interfaith understanding across the United Kingdom.

  • Polished Gem Civic Leadership Alumni
  • Annual Community Recognition Awards
  • Youth Mentorship & Education
Research & Innovation

Strategic Blueprints

Pioneering empirical demographic studies, health safety frameworks, and civic transition programs.

Civic Action

Polished Gem Initiative

Mentoring returning pilgrims to lead charitable civic initiatives, youth coaching, and social cohesion projects in local UK communities.

Pillar Active
Biosecurity

Safe Corridor Framework

Tripartite biosecurity framework connecting accredited pathology laboratories, airlines, and Saudi health ministries for biosafe mass travel.

Pillar Active
Analytics

Research & Policy Analytics

Independent demographic surveys, economic impact models, and mass-gathering healthcare analyses submitted to UK parliamentary committees.

Pillar Active
15-Year Evolution

Council Milestones (2011 – 2026)

A legacy of steadfast representation, healthcare innovation, and consumer protection.

2011 • Founding

Inception of the Council at British Museum

Inaugural national assembly bringing together ministers, diplomats, and community advocates to establish structured UK pilgrim welfare advocacy.

2013 • Healthcare Mission

Establishment of British Hajj Delegation Clinics

Deployment of licensed British NHS doctors directly to Mina and Makkah camps, providing free clinical triage and prescription medical aid.

2018 • International Recognition

KAUST Mass Gathering Challenge Finalist

BHUC recognized as an international finalist in the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Innovation Challenge.

2026 • Present Day

Digital ETA & Nusuk Verification Infrastructure

Providing 24/7 digital advisory portals, Electronic Travel Authorisation guidance, and verified operator directories for modern British pilgrims.

Join With Us

Upcoming Events & Clinics

All Events Seminars Vaccination Clinics Webinars
18 Apr
Webinar

Health at Hajj 2026 - Online Interactive Webinar

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT Online Zoom Broadcast
05 May
Seminar & Clinic

National Pre-Hajj Seminar & Vaccination Clinic

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT London Central Mosque, UK

Share your time and skills to assist British pilgrims on their journey!

Become A Volunteer

“The heightened level of spirituality that a pilgrim possesses is precious, the want of becoming the best version of oneself is the gift of Hajj that everyone can benefit from.”

Mohsin Tutla

Mohsin Tutla

Executive Board Member & Founder, British Hajj & Umrah Council
Read Our Updates

Latest News & Advisories

News 1
28 Mar 2021
NPOA Communiqué

Uncertainty looms over Hajj 2021/1442H for UK

Official briefing addressing epidemiological restrictions, quota guidelines, and health safeguards.

News 2
15 Mar 2021
Safer Hajj Alert

Protecting pilgrims from becoming victims online

Joint consumer advisory with City of London Police and NFIB alerting citizens against fake booking portals.

News 3
20 Feb 2021
Clinical Safeguards

Developing the Hajj & Umrah Safe Corridor

Strategic clinical framework for pre-flight PCR screening networks and digital health certificates.

Verified Guidance

Pilgrim Advisory & FAQs

Official statutory answers regarding Hajj 2026 regulations, health protocols, visas, and booking verification.

Consumer Protection Portal

Submit a Formal Dispute or Fraud Report

The BHUC Complaints Secretariat investigates breach of contract, substandard accommodation, misleading advertising, and fraudulent packages under the UK Package Travel Regulations.

Service to the Community

Apply to Join the British Hajj Delegation

Every year, licensed British NHS doctors, triage nurses, and multilingual stewards volunteer their clinical expertise to safeguard UK pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

Subscribe to Pilgrim Alerts & Bulletins

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