Hajj Recap 2024

Phase 1: Arrival & Umrah in Makkah

🛫 Day 1 (Dhul Qa’dah 15 | May 23-24) – Departure & Arrival

• Departure: The group will depart from Colombo via Gulf Air.
• Arrival: Upon arrival at Jeddah Airport, pilgrims will transfer to Makkah via a luxury coach.
• Accommodation: Check-in at Movenpick Hotel (Clock Tower), located just steps away from the Haram.
• Rest & Preparation for Umrah: After settling in, pilgrims will have time to rest and prepare spiritually for their Umrah journey.

🕋 Day 2 (Dhul Qa’dah 16 | May 24-25) – Performing Umrah

• Umrah Performance: Led by Akram Abul Hassen Moulavi, pilgrims will perform Umrah, including the Tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba) and Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah).
• Spiritual Bayan Program: Moulavi will conduct a Bayan (spiritual lecture) to guide pilgrims through the significance of the rituals.
• Rest & Personal Worship: The rest of the day is dedicated to personal worship and reflection.

🏞 Day 3 (Dhul Qa’dah 17 | May 25) – Makkah Ziyarah

• Makkah Sightseeing Tour: Pilgrims will embark on a Ziyarah tour, visiting key religious and historical sites in Makkah, with an optional excursion to Taif.
• Leisure Time: The rest of the day is free for personal rest or worship.

🕌 Days 4-11 (Dhul Qa’dah 18-25 | May 26 – June 1) – Ibadah & Reflection

• Tawaf & Ibadah: Pilgrims will dedicate eight days to Tawaf and Ibadah (worship) at Masjid Al-Haram.
• Bayan Programs: Occasional Bayan sessions by Moulavi will help deepen the pilgrims’ understanding of the sacred rituals.

🌍 Day 12 (Dhul Qa’dah 25 | June 2) – Travel to Madinah

• Tawaful Wadah: Pilgrims will perform the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaful Wadah) before departing for Madinah.
• Accommodation in Madinah: Check-in at Artal International Hotel, just 100 meters from Masjid An-Nabawi.
• Ziyarah of Prophet ﷺ: A guided visit to the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid An-Nabawi) will follow, offering pilgrims an opportunity for reflection and prayers at the Prophet’s (PBUH) resting place.

Phase 2: Ziyarah & Ibadah in Madinah

🕌 Day 13 (Dhul Qa’dah 26 | June 3) – Ziyarah of Prophet ﷺ

• Visit Rawdah Mubarak & Masjid An-Nabawi: Pilgrims will visit the Rawdah (the sacred area between the Prophet’s pulpit and grave), where special prayers are highly recommended.

🚍 Day 14 (Dhul Qa’dah 27 | June 4) – Madinah Sightseeing Tour

• Masjid Quba: Visit the first mosque built in Islam, offering a unique historical and spiritual experience.
• Masjid Al-Qiblatain: This mosque is the site where the direction of prayer (Qibla) was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah.
• Mount Uhud & Martyrs’ Cemetery: A visit to the site of the Battle of Uhud and the Martyrs’ Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives in the battle.
• Jannat Al-Baqi Cemetery: A visit to the resting place of many notable companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
• The Seven Mosques: A visit to the Seven Mosques, linked to the Battle of the Trench, for historical context.

🙏 Days 15-19 (Dhul Qa’dah 28 – Dhul Hajj 3 | June 5-9) – Ibadah & Reflection

• Worship in Masjid An-Nabawi: Pilgrims will spend these days engaging in prayer and reflection at the Prophet’s mosque, while visiting various Ziyarah sites in Madinah.

Phase 3: Preparation for Hajj

🕋 Days 20-21 (Dhul Hajj 4-5 | June 10-11) – Journey Back to Makkah

• Visit Masjid Dhul Hulayfah (Miqat): Pilgrims will perform the Miqat, marking the point where they enter the state of Ihram.
• Travel to Makkah: After the Miqat, pilgrims will head back to Makkah and check into Manayat Al Haram Hotel.

📖 Days 22-24 (Dhul Hajj 5-7 | June 11-13) – Hajj Preparation

• Rest & Spiritual Preparation: Pilgrims will have time to rest and prepare themselves mentally and spiritually for the Hajj rituals.
• Hajj Guidance Sessions: Moulavi will lead guidance sessions on the upcoming rituals to ensure pilgrims are fully prepared.

⛺️ Day 25 (Dhul Hajj 7 | June 14) – Travel to Mina

• Departure to Mina: Pilgrims will depart for Mina with Al Hajj Shafraz Haji and Moulavi.
• Mina Accommodation: Pilgrims will stay overnight in Category B tents (upgrade options available).

Phase 4: The Days of Hajj (Manasik)

🌙 Day 26 (Dhul Hajj 8 | June 15) – Mina & Arafat

• Ibadah in Mina: A day dedicated to worship in Mina.
• Evening Transfer to Arafat: Pilgrims will travel to Arafat for their night stay in preparation for the Day of Arafat.

🤲 Day 27 (Dhul Hajj 9 | June 16) – Arafat & Muzdalifah

• Arafat Day: Pilgrims will attend a special Arafat Bayan Program led by Moulavi until sunset, reflecting on the significance of the day.
• Transfer to Muzdalifah: Pilgrims will then move to Muzdalifah for their overnight stay.

💎 Day 28 (Dhul Hajj 10 | June 17) – Jamarat & Ihram Removal

• First Day of Jamarat (Stoning of the Devil): Pilgrims will perform the first of three days of Jamarat, stoning the three pillars as a symbolic act of rejecting temptation.
• Shaving of the Head & Removal of Ihram: Pilgrims will shave their heads (for men) or cut a portion of their hair (for women), signaling the removal of Ihram.
• Overnight Stay in Mina: Pilgrims will return to Mina for rest.

🔷 Days 29-30 (Dhul Hajj 11-12 | June 18-19) – Jamarat & Return to Makkah

• Second & Third Days of Jamarat: Pilgrims will complete the stoning of the devil on the second and third days.
• Return to Makkah: After completing these rituals, pilgrims will return to Aziziyah Hotel in Makkah for rest and reflection.

🕋 Day 31 (Dhul Hajj 13 | June 20) – Final Hajj Rituals

• Tawaful Ifadah: Pilgrims will perform the main Tawaf (Tawaful Ifadah) at the Kaaba as one of the essential rituals of Hajj.
• Tawaful Wadah: The final Tawaf, called the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaful Wadah), marks the conclusion of the Hajj journey.

Phase 5: Departure

🛫 Day 32 (Dhul Hajj 14 | June 21) – Return to Colombo

• Check-Out: Pilgrims will check out of the hotel in Makkah.
• Transfer to Jeddah Airport: After the final prayers and preparations, pilgrims will transfer to Jeddah Airport for their return flight via Gulf Air.
• Alhamdulillah: The Hajj journey is completed with a sense of accomplishment, spiritual renewal, and deep gratitude.

Main Package Details

• Group Departure: 23rd May & return on 21st June (30 days).
• Makkah Stay: 10 days at Movenpick Hotel (Clock Tower) – zero meters from Haram.
• Madinah Stay: 8 days at Artal International Hotel – less than 100m from Masjid An-Nabawi.
• Mina Accommodation: Category B Tent (upgrade available).
• All Transfers: Luxury Coach.
• Guided Tours: Makkah & Madinah Ziyarah.
• Flights: Economy Class Ticket (upgradeable to Business Class).
• Religious Guidance: Highly educated & experienced Ulamas.
• Complimentary: Traveling Bag.

This itinerary offers a comprehensive and spiritually enriching journey for pilgrims, providing an organized and well-paced experience for Hajj and Umrah.