Masjid al Haraam is currently undergoing expansion and construction. Of the many gates that could be used to enter the mosque, only a couple are…
Arrival You will arrive by plane at either Madina or Jeddah Airport. If you have the option, pick Madina as it is far less crowded…
Ihram Ihram refers to, but is not limited to, the clothing worn while performing hajj and umrah; it is the ‘state’ that one is in…
Finally! What constitutes hajj? First, a little history: Pilgrimage has been performed at the Kaaba since time immemorial. The foundations were laid down by Prophet…
I am one of those people who like to travel lite. So lite, in fact, that I omit the ‘gh’ just to make a point….
Before leaving for hajj, there are a number of very important things that need to be done. First, you have to decide on your budget…
In the 2-3 days leading to the commencement of hajj, all the pilgrims will have gathered in Mecca. Be prepared for a crowd of massive…
Let’s face it- you’re paying a lot of money for it, so do you have high expectations from your travel agent? Remember, there are going…
There are many books, lectures, pictures and videos out there, not to mention word of mouth, that can help you prepare for hajj. But the…
YES, YES and YES!!! Everyone knows that hajj is an obligatory act, one of the five pillars of Islam. Some people imagine doing it at…