Post by Miriam Mikeba Mirabeau on Dec 11, 2008 7:47:21 GMT 4
Gulf African Bank, the fully Shari’ah-compliant Kenyan institution, has launched a savings account designed to help Muslims fulfil their obligation of Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). This pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, according to which every Muslim is required to travel at least once to Mecca if his/her financial circumstances support doing so. This year’s Hajj will take place in the first week of December.
The Hajj savings account will grow through earnings on savings, and clients who hold a Hajj account will enjoy a number of benefits such as pre-travel information sessions, travel insurance and a hamper pack including a Hajj guide, a travel pouch and a jammarat bag. A deal between Gulf African Bank and Qatar Airways means that account holders can also expect special fares with the airline, along with a stop over in Doha.
There are currently six million Muslims in Kenya. The bank has also recently announced special accounts for women and children.
The Hajj savings account will grow through earnings on savings, and clients who hold a Hajj account will enjoy a number of benefits such as pre-travel information sessions, travel insurance and a hamper pack including a Hajj guide, a travel pouch and a jammarat bag. A deal between Gulf African Bank and Qatar Airways means that account holders can also expect special fares with the airline, along with a stop over in Doha.
There are currently six million Muslims in Kenya. The bank has also recently announced special accounts for women and children.