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.
Help us protect, educate, and assist pilgrims in need.
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.
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
Our Mission & Vision
Discover the core pillars that drive our commitment to excellence, consumer safety, and community service.
Clear Guidance
Providing precise, up-to-date information on visa procedures, accommodation standards, and flight arrangements.
Community Unity
Fostering profound brotherhood, cooperation, and mutual support across diverse British communities.
Health Wellbeing
Implementing proactive health seminars and ACWY immunization clinics to ensure pilgrims are physically ready.
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.
Executive Board of Directors
Providing strategic leadership, clinical governance, and statutory compliance oversight.
Mohsin Tutla
Visionary founder guiding strategic bilateral diplomacy with UK ministries and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah.
Dr. Mohammad Jiva MBE
Senior GP leader directing nationwide vaccination clinics and volunteer NHS field medical missions in Mina.
Mr. Abdul Wahab
Leading operational logistics, statutory regulatory compliance, and verified operator accreditation.
Mr. Abubakar Ishaak
Overseeing community relations, trade consultative forums, and nationwide youth education programs.
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) ↓The 3 Core Pillars of BHUC
Enriching the British pilgrimage experience by investing in people, pilgrims, and professionals.
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
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
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
Strategic Blueprints
Pioneering empirical demographic studies, health safety frameworks, and civic transition programs.
Polished Gem Initiative
Mentoring returning pilgrims to lead charitable civic initiatives, youth coaching, and social cohesion projects in local UK communities.
Pillar ActiveSafe Corridor Framework
Tripartite biosecurity framework connecting accredited pathology laboratories, airlines, and Saudi health ministries for biosafe mass travel.
Pillar ActiveResearch & Policy Analytics
Independent demographic surveys, economic impact models, and mass-gathering healthcare analyses submitted to UK parliamentary committees.
Pillar ActiveCouncil Milestones (2011 – 2026)
A legacy of steadfast representation, healthcare innovation, and consumer protection.
Inception of the Council at British Museum
Inaugural national assembly bringing together ministers, diplomats, and community advocates to establish structured UK pilgrim welfare advocacy.
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.
KAUST Mass Gathering Challenge Finalist
BHUC recognized as an international finalist in the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Innovation Challenge.
Digital ETA & Nusuk Verification Infrastructure
Providing 24/7 digital advisory portals, Electronic Travel Authorisation guidance, and verified operator directories for modern British pilgrims.
Upcoming Events & Clinics
Health at Hajj 2026 - Online Interactive Webinar
National Pre-Hajj Seminar & Vaccination Clinic
Share your time and skills to assist British pilgrims on their journey!
“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
Executive Board Member & Founder, British Hajj & Umrah CouncilLatest News & Advisories
Uncertainty looms over Hajj 2021/1442H for UK
Official briefing addressing epidemiological restrictions, quota guidelines, and health safeguards.
Protecting pilgrims from becoming victims online
Joint consumer advisory with City of London Police and NFIB alerting citizens against fake booking portals.
Developing the Hajj & Umrah Safe Corridor
Strategic clinical framework for pre-flight PCR screening networks and digital health certificates.
Photographic & Media Archive
Documentation of parliamentary presentations, medical missions, and international forums.
House of Lords Presentation
BHUC executive leadership presenting pilgrim welfare legislation to Baroness Uddin and parliamentary peers.
Volunteer Medical Field Clinics
British NHS doctors providing free clinical triage, prescription relief, and emergency aid in Mina.
National Pre-Departure Seminars
Interactive community seminars providing practical packing, travel, and rite coaching.
Pilgrim Advisory & FAQs
Official statutory answers regarding Hajj 2026 regulations, health protocols, visas, and booking verification.
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.
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.
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