Category Planning & Preparation

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…

Miqat (Arabic: ميقات) designates the specific zones where pilgrims must don the Ihram garments, and crossing these boundaries without being in the state of Ihram necessitates an animal sacrifice (Damm) as atonement. Miqats of Hajj and Umrah There are five…

There are several prayers associated with traveling that are beneficial to recite throughout your journey. Primary Dua for Travel: Once you are settled in your mode of transportation, be it a car, bus, or airplane, you should recite the following…

Embarking on the journey to the revered cities of Makkah and Madinah is not merely a physical excursion but a spiritual odyssey. Throughout this sacred passage, it is imperative to immerse oneself in the remembrance of Allah and His Messenger…