There is an unlimited supply of Zamzam water in the mosque. Drink, drink, drink! It is truly miracle water. It will refresh you and give…
It is necessary to do wudu before performing tawaf. After tawaf, it is compulsory to offer 2 rakats nafal prayers. There are five kinds of…
Masjid al Haraam has three levels (2011). There are many gates all around the mosque. Two notable ones are King Fahd Gate and King Abdul…
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…
