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Hajj at a glance

The rites of the journey

Sacred rites

Meaning in every step

A visual introduction to the places and acts at the heart of the pilgrimage.

The Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, the centre of Tawaf
Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba Seven circuits around the House of Allah — the heart of every pilgrimage.
Pilgrims gathered on the rocky slopes of Mount Arafat
The day of Arafat The standing on 9th Dhul Hijjah — the essence of Hajj.
A pilgrim raising his hands in prayer near the Green Dome in Madinah
Prayer in Madinah Seeking blessings at the Prophet's ﷺ Masjid before Makkah.
Rows of white pilgrim tents with cooling units in Mina during Hajj
The tent city of Mina Pilgrims pass the nights of Hajj here in prayer and rest. Photo: Seeley International · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized & converted
Pilgrims casting pebbles at a Jamarat wall in Mina during Hajj
Stoning at the Jamarat Casting pebbles in Mina, following Ibrahim's rejection of Shaitan. Photo: Omar Chatriwala / Al Jazeera English · CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized & converted

Ihram

The sacred state and simple white garments that begin the pilgrimage — every pilgrim equal before Allah.

Tawaf

Seven circuits around the Kaaba, the heart turned wholly towards its Lord.

Mina

The tent city where pilgrims spend the days of Hajj in prayer and remembrance.

Jamarat

The stoning of the pillars, following the example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) in rejecting temptation.

Zam-Zam

The blessed water of Makkah, flowing since the time of Hajar and Ismail (AS).

Prayer Mat

Every pilgrim receives a musalla in their luggage kit, for prayer wherever the journey leads.

The journey

From Madinah to the days of Hajj

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and the Green Dome in Madinah
The journey begins in Madinah Eight days in the Prophet's ﷺ city before wearing Ihram.
The Kaaba in Makkah during the Hajj journey
Makkah Home of the Kaaba, the qibla of every prayer.
Pilgrims worshipping on Mount Arafat during Hajj
Mount Arafat Where pilgrims stand from noon to sunset, seeking forgiveness.

Dates follow the Gregorian calendar and are subject to moon sighting, official Saudi confirmation and change according to the Islamic calendar.

  1. 23 Apr

    Departure from India

    The journey begins

  2. 23 Apr – 03 May

    Makkah · 11 days

    Check-in, Makkah hotel · Umrah and days by the Haram

  3. 25 Apr

    Makkah Ziyarat

    Visit to the historic sites of Makkah

  4. 04 – 14 May

    Madinah · 11 days

    Check-in, Madinah hotel · prayers in Masjid an-Nabawi

  5. 06 May

    Madinah Ziyarat

    Visit to the blessed sites of Madinah

  6. 15 – 20 May

    Aziziya · 6 days

    Rest and preparation for the days of Hajj

  7. 20 May · night

    Departure for Hajj

    Towards Mina

  8. 21 May

    Mina

    The day of Tarwiyah

  9. 22 May

    Arafat

    The day of Arafat

  10. 22 May · night

    Muzdalifa

    Night under the open sky

  11. 23–25 May

    Mina

    Rami of the Jamarat · Tawaf e Ziyarah in this window

  12. Before departure

    Tawaf e Wida

    The farewell Tawaf

  13. 25 May

    Departure to India

    Returning home, in sha Allah

Clarity before you travel

What is, and is not, included

Inclusions

  • 5% GST included
  • Accommodation, food, economy air ticket, visa & insurance
  • Moallim fees & draft
  • Ziyarat & local transport
  • Luggage kit — trolley, sack, sling, shoe bag & musalla
  • Unlimited laundry

Exclusions

  • Food while travelling, at Muzdalifa or at airports
  • Bus from Muzdalifa to Mina and Mina to Aziziya
  • Transport or assistance for Tawaf e Ziyarah
  • Room service in Aziziya
  • Qurbani expenses
  • Transport during the Aziziya stay