The Prophet ﷺ performed Fajr at al-Abtah on Thursday the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, before leaving for Mina on his mount in mid-morning. When the caravan left al-Abtah, those of his companions who had previously left the state of Ihram after having performed…

The Prophet ﷺ and his companions entered Makkah on Sunday, the 4th of Dhul Hijjah, before carrying out the rites of Umrah. After its completion, they moved to al-Abtah, situated to the east of Makkah, where they remained until the…

On Friday, the 24th of Dhul Qadah, the Prophet Muhammad left Madinah and traveled for eight days, arriving in Makkah on Saturday, the 3rd of Dhul Hijjah. On Friday, the 24th of Dhul Qadah, the Prophet Muhammad left Madinah and…

The Prophet Muhammad performed his first and only Hajj, known as Hajjat al-Wida (Arabic: حجة الوداع; “The Farewell Pilgrimage”), in the year 10 AH (632 CE). Aware that this would be his final pilgrimage, he established a template for the…

On the second day of Hajj, known as Yawm al-Arafat (the Day of Arafat) or Yawm al-Wuquf (the Day of Standing), pilgrims travel to the plain of Arafat where they combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers and engage in Wuquf, the…

Contents Hajj al-Tamattu Hajj al-Qiran or Hajj al-Ifrad Departure for Mina Walking to Mina Arrival and Stay in Mina Accommodation in Mina Tips for Staying in Mina Food and Nutrition Facilities and Services Hajj al-Tamattu For those performing Hajj al-Tamattu,…

On average, Hajj attracts about two million pilgrims from around the world each year. The record attendance was in 2012 (1433 AH), with numbers surpassing three million. This figure often underestimates the actual attendance due to unregistered pilgrims participating in…

Hajj (Arabic: حج), the pilgrimage to Makkah, is a cornerstone of Islamic faith, representing one of the five pillars alongside the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This sacred journey is required of all Muslims once in their lifetime,…

Hajj Travel Restrictions During Hajj, your travel options within Saudi Arabia are highly regulated. Primarily, you will be transported via government-coordinated mutawwif buses, which are mandatory for travel between cities and throughout the Hajj period. These buses are essential for…

Upon your arrival in Saudi Arabia, you’ll navigate several steps at the airport before you can proceed to Makkah or Madinah. Most pilgrims arrive via King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah for Makkah or Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport…