Hajj Brochure

2019 / 1440 AH
In it are clear signs [such
as] the standing place of
Abraham. And whoever
enters it shall be safe. And
[due] to Allah from the
people is a pilgrimage to
the House – for whoever is
able to find thereto a way.
But whoever disbelieves –
then indeed, Allah is free
from need of the worlds.
[3:97]
 Hajj 2019
Dates Hajj Package Preliminary Itinerary (3 weeks)
Depart from London Heathrow
5th/6thAugust Arrive in Jeddah – proceed to Makkah apartment. Perform Umrah
6th Dhul-Hijjah – Rest in apartment, Prepare for
7th August Hajj, Pre-Hajj Seminar
7th Dhul-Hijjah – Stay at apartment, Begin rites of Hajj
8th August – Proceed to Mina in the evening, throughout the night

9th August 8th Dhul-Hijjah – Stay in Mina & Jumu’ah Prayer

9th Dhul-Hijjah (Yawm Al Hajj)

10th August
– Proceed to Arafat Stay the night in Muzdalifah
10th Dhul-Hijjah (Yawm Al Eid)
11th August – After Fajr return to Mina, complete stoning and perform Tawaf

12th August 11th Dhul-Hijjah – Mina, Jamarat: stoning of Jamaraat

12th Dhul-Hijjah – Mina, Jamarat: stoning of Jamaraat,

13th August
return to apartment

14th August 13th Dhul-Hijjah – Rest in apartment

15th August 14th Dhul-Hijjah – Stay final day in apartment

15th Dhul-Hijjah – Jumu’ah Prayer - Check in to Makkah Hotel based on

16th August
package Half-Board

17th August Makkah

18th August Makkah

19th August Makkah – Ziyaarah (Visit) of Historical Places in Makkah

20th August Makkah – Visit Jannatul Ma’alla (Graveyard of Makkah)

21st August Makkah

22nd August Makkah – Final Day in Makkah – Tawaaf Al-Widaa’ (Farewell)

Jumu'ah Prayer & Depart to Madinah Munawwarah – Check-in to

23rd August
Madinah Hotel based on package Half-Board
Madinah – Ziyaarah (Visit) of the Rawdah Al Shareefah
24th August
(Garden of Paradise)
Madinah – Ziyaarah (Visit) of Historical Places in
25th August Madinah Al-Munawwarah

26th August Madinah – Visit the Holy Quran Exhibition and Sunnah Exhibition

27th August Madinah

* Itinerary is based on Islamic calendar and may change subject to moon sighting.
**For pilgrims who have performed Hajj in the last 5 years, a repeat visa fee of upto £450 may be applicable.
 3 Weeks Hajj Tour Comparison

Features Gold Silver

£7,300 - Double £6,300 - Double
£ Price £7,000 - Triple
£6,000 - Triple
£6,900 - Quad

Occupancy Double - Own Room Triple - Shared

Makkah Hotel Raffles Makkah SSwiss Al Maqaam

Palace

Madinah Hotel Dar Al Hijra

The Oberoi Madinah
Intercontinental

Makkah Hotel Less than 50 Metres Less than 50 Metres

Location (The Clock Tower) (The Clock Tower)

Madinah Hotel Less than 50 Metres Less than 300 Metres

Location (First row) (Second row)

Hajj and Full-Board Full-Board

Apartment Meals Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Half-Board Half-Board
Hotel Meals
Breakfast | Dinner Breakfast | Dinner

Hajj Visa

Guidance

Flights

Transport

Stay in
Apartment

Hajj Pack

Spa and Fitness

*Prices and itinerary are provisional and may change subject to terms & conditions.
It was an incredible experience, we both
really benefited from the Hajj and I want
to congratulate you all for a flawless trip
and your organisational skills are first
class. May Allah grant you all the reward
you deserve. ~ Yacoub
Hajj FAQs accompany the tour throughout, of-
fering guidance and answering ques-
tions.
Does anyone accompany the
group from the UK? Are the packages advertised
actually 5 star?
Yes, our Hasan Hajj Team will
accompany the group from the UK.
Most of us have performed Hajj many
It should always be noted that all
times as well and are fluent in Arabic.
hotels in KSA are star graded by the
We also have a Saudi team that joins
Ministry of Tourism in KSA and are of
us once we arrive in Saudi Arabia,
Saudi Arabian regulatory standard.
which has decades of experience in
organising Hajj.

Medical Doctor from UK will travel Hotel services and amenities:

with the Group.
Scholars and Imams will travel to
provide guidance pre-travel and
throughout the jourmey.
Do you provide any religious
guidance?
The services and quality of hotels are
by no way the same as international
standards and grading. For example,
there are no hotels providing swim-
ming pools, cinemas or other leisure
amenities. There are some hotels that
provide spa/gym services but they are
still limited.

One of the strengths of our package Room type:

is that we offer extensive guidance
before and during the Hajj tour. Fol-
lowing your booking we will give you
some information and a recommend-
ed reading list. A few weeks before
departure we arrange a dedicated
pre-Hajj course over 3 sessions as
well as a one-day Hajj Seminar where
further information is given as well as
practical advice for pilgrims. Partici-
pants also have an opportunity to ask
questions during these programmes.
We also hold lectures throughout the
pilgrimage. Qualified religious guides
The room occupancy in Hajj by most
hotels is maximised using extra beds.
For example:
Triple Room during high occupancy
comprises of a Double/Twin Room
with an extra bed.
Double Room: most hotels provide
Twin Rooms during busy periods as
King Bed occupancy (to swap and
change for those who cannot sleep in
1 bed during busy times) is difficult to
logistically change quickly when thou-
sands of pilgrims check-in /out at the
same time.
How do I book?
We require 1 x completed booking
form by the lead passenger, passport
copies of all travellers and a deposit
of £2000 per person. Booking forms
are available on request by contacting
us.
When do I pay?
A non-refundable deposit of £2000
per person is required at the time
of booking and then regular pay-
ments every 4 weeks with the balance
cleared off by 20th June 2019.
I do not have a British pass-
port – Can I obtain a visa for What is the last date for
Hajj? booking?
Non-British passport holders can get
a Hajj visa from the UK if they are on a
resident work permit, spouse or stu-
dent visa and, hold a passport with
limited or indefinite leave to remain,
valid for at least 6 months from the
date of travel. Anyone carrying visit vi-
sas will not be granted a hajj visa.
Is the room occupancy level
guaranteed?
Once we have accepted your booking
and confirmed with you, the room oc-
cupancy booked is guaranteed for ho-
tels in Makkah and Madinah depend-
ing on which package you choose.
What happens if the date of
Hajj changes due to moon
sighting?
Our itinerary has been set according
to the official Saudi calendar. Howev-
er, if due to the actual sighting of the
moon the day is adjusted, we have
no control over this and will have to
adjust the programme accordingly.
We cannot prepare for this eventual-
ity in advance and will do our utmost
to make alternative arrangements.
(Have a 1 day grace period for the
itinerary).
We do not have a published deadline
for bookings. Our capacity is limited
and once the last space for a particu-
lar package is booked, we will not be
able to accept any further bookings.
Our packages are very popular and
sell very quickly – we therefore rec-
ommend that you book as soon as
possible.
Where are your tents in Are Hajj drafts included in
Mina? the package price?

We use European tents as used by
most UK groups, and offer VIP (Saudi
VIP) services including sofa-beds, add-
ed AC units, hot food, plaster-board
cladded tents (to keep the tent cool)
and 24 hour hot / cold drinks.
I am a lady – Can I travel with-
out a Mahram? There are many laundrettes near the
A condition of Hajj is that all women
must be accompanied by a close male
relative (Mahram-Guardian) – we are
unable to accept any bookings from
lone females, although over 45’s may
travel in groups alone according to
the Saudi authorities.
Yes, the Hajj drafts as required by the
Saudi government are included. (Min-
istry of Hajj Transport and Hajj Service
Charge)
How do I get my clothes
washed?
Haramain in Makkah and Madinah
that can wash and press your clothes,
usually within 24 hours. Ask one of the
Hasan Hajj organisers or at the hotel
reception. The 5 Star hotels provide
this service for their guests, but it is
considerably more expensive.

How much money do I need

Can I book a Haram facing to take with me?
room in Makkah or Madinah?
All our rooms are standard rooms,
therefore we are unable to secure a
Haram view room. However, if we are
given any Haram view rooms, these
are allocated on a random basis to
remain as fair as possible. Please do
ask our office representative if there
is a possibility to confirm Haram View
room at extra cost.
You should take enough money with
you depending on your spending
lifestyle. You will have to pay for the
sacrifice (around £100), for personal
expenses (ie snacks and take away
meals) and tips.
How much does a meal cost?
An average meal is about 30 riyals
(approx. £6).
What is the exchange rate?
The exchange rate is around 4.5 Sau-
di Riyals to 1 British Pound.
Should I take traveller’s
cheques?
No, because you will not have your
passport with you to cash them. In-
stead, take debit cards and credit
cards.
Where can I exchange my
pounds into riyals?
There are many money exchangers
dotted around Makkah and Madinah,
near to the Grand Mosques and at
the airport. Five-star hotels will nor-
mally exchange money but at a lower
rate.
What if I get ill?
The group usually has a doctor that
accompanies us from the UK who
will be available for advice and to
prescribe medicine. Most medicines
are available over the counter. If you
need to go to hospital, you would be
entitled to free medical treatment.
How are the men and wom-
en accommodated in Mina?
Men and women stay in separate
tents in Mina. The men’s and women’s
tents are adjacent to each other. They
will pray the Obligatory Prayers at the
tents during Hajj in congregation.
Will I be able to contact my
wife in Mina?
Yes, you may use a mobile phone to
contact you spouse and meet outside
the tent.
What interpretation of Islam
will be adopted?
The travelling Scholars will be advising
and guiding the Pilgrims according to
the to the Quran and Sunnah -Hanafi,
Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali Madhabs
(Schools of thought), with under-
standing and respect towards those
Madhabs.
What happens to our suitcas-
es during the Hajj days?
All the luggage will be kept at the
Makkah Apartment and accessible if
needed.
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How do I arrange to take

Zamzam back to the UK?

Zamzam is provided complimentary

at the airport upon departure. There
is no need to purchase Zamzam in
Makkah or Madinah separately.
How do I arrange my sacrifice?
We can arrange the sacrifice for you,
it will cost approximately £100. You
will be given the precise information
in Makkah.