Hajj Brochure 2019 / 1440 AH

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1 Hajj Brochure 2019 / 1440 AH

2 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]

3 Hajj 2019 Dates Hajj Package Itinerary (3 weeks) 5th/6thAugust Depart from London Heathrow Arrive in Jeddah proceed to Makkah apartment. Perform Umrah 7th August 6th Dhul-Hijjah Rest in apartment, Prepare for Hajj, Pre-Hajj Seminar 8th August 7th Dhul-Hijjah Stay at apartment, Begin rites of Hajj Proceed to Mina in the evening, throughout the night 9th August 8th Dhul-Hijjah Stay in Mina & Jumu ah Prayer 10th August 9th Dhul-Hijjah (Yawm Al Hajj) Spend the day in Arafah. Stay the night in Muzdalifah 11th August 10th Dhul-Hijjah (Yawm Al Eid) After Fajr return to Mina, complete stoning and perform Tawaf 12th August 11th Dhul-Hijjah Mina, Jamarat: stoning of Jamaraat 13th August 12th Dhul-Hijjah Mina, Jamarat: stoning of Jamaraat, return to apartment 14th August 13th Dhul-Hijjah Final night in apartment 15th August 14th Dhul-Hijjah Check in to Makkah Hotel based on package HalfBoard 16th August 15th Dhul-Hijjah Jumu ah Prayer in Masjid Al Haram 17th August Makkah 18th August Makkah Ziyaarah (Visit) of Historical Places in Makkah 19th August Makkah 20th August Makkah Visit Jannatul Ma alla (Graveyard of Makkah) 21st August Makkah Final Day in Makkah Tawaaf Al-Widaa (Farewell) 22nd August Depart to Madinah Munawwarah Check-in to Madinah Hotel based on package Half-Board 23rd August Madinah - Jumu'ah Prayer in Masjid Al Nabawi 24th August Madinah Visit the Holy Quran Exhibition 25th August Madinah Ziyaarah (Visit) of Historical Places in Madinah Al-Munawwarah 26th August Madinah - Depart for London * 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.

4 Just wanted to say thank you for everything that was done to ensure we all had a safe and fantastic experience. Alhumdulillaah with Allahs grace we had a phenomenal time and I am so happy we went with Hasan Hajj. Now InshaAllah if Allah permits I will be joining you guys again but this time with my husband. I ve been telling so many people how much I would recommend you guys as I can honestly say we had the time of our lives. You guys were on point from the moment we reached Rusaifa till we departed KSA. It was so sad to leave which was a clear reflection on how much love we knew we were leaving behind. We made new friends, that slowly became family. Strangers who became our support system. ~ Fatima

5 3 Weeks Hajj Tour Comparison Features Gold Price Makkah Hotel Silver 7,300 - Double 7,000 - Triple 6,900 - Quad 6,300 - Double 6,000 - Triple Raffles Makkah Palace Swissotel Al Maqaam The Oberoi Madinah Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental Makkah Hotel Location Less than 50 Metres Less than 50 Metres Madinah Hotel Location Less than 50 Metres Less than 300 Metres Full-Board Full-Board Breakfast Lunch Dinner Breakfast Lunch Dinner Madinah Hotel Hajj and Apartment Meals Hotel Meals (The Clock Tower) (First row) (The Clock Tower) (Second row) Half-Board Half-Board 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.

6 What Our Silver Package Includes: Package price 6,000 per person (triple occupancy). The package is available for 6,300 on double sharing. Return Flight Ticket Flights from 05/06th August 26/27th August 2019 (provisionally given by Saudi Airlines)* Makkah 4/5 nights: Villa Apartments in Rusaifah (or similar standard) with 5 people sharing (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner) Makkah 7 nights: 5* Swissotel Al Maqam (with half board buffet Swissotel Al Maqam Dining Restaurant) Madinah 4 nights: 5* Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental (with half board buffet Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental Dining Restaurant) Ministry of Hajj Visa Hajj Draft included Mina Accommodation in VIP air-conditioned tent rooms (Turkey, Europe, Americas & Australia section of Mina) including breakfast, lunch & dinner Mina Services (provided by Mu allim): tea & coffee, mineral water, soft drinks, sofa-bed, pillow & blankets included Arafat VIP Tents and air-coolers with complimentary lunch Ground Transportation provided by Ministry of Hajj** VIP Coach transfer from Makkah to Madinah journey Guided Ziyaarah (Tour) of Historical Sites in Makkah & Madinah with experienced bi-lingual Guides Qurbani Service at extra cost (available from 100 per sacrifice) Experienced Arabic/ English/Bengali/Hindi/Urdu speaking Team Scholars/Sheikhs with over 25 years of experience in guiding Pilgrims according to the Quran & Sunnah Pre-Hajj Full Day Hajj Seminar (mandatory to attend before travel) Pre-Hajj Fiqh of Hajj Course (optional and highly beneficial) Hajj Pack including personalised Hajj Guide Book 2019 Please Note: * the dates are subject to changes due to moon sighting and subject to availability of Saudia Airlines flight schedule distribution. ** option for Tawaaf Ifaadah, a private coach will be provided complimentary subject to road conditions. 1) Our pre-hajj one-day seminar is mandatory to attend for all pilgrims traveling with Hasan Hajj Tours UK so that there is a final and clear understanding of the whole journey. 2) All Hajj packages involve staying in villa apartments in Rusaifah (or similar location). 3) Our stay in apartments will be for a few nights before Hajj and after Hajj. 4) Room occupancy in apartments will be 5 people in a room with men and women in separate rooms.

7 What Our Gold Package Includes: Package price 7,300 per person (double occupancy). The package is available for 7,000 on triple sharing and quad sharing 6,900. Return Flight Ticket Flights from 05/06 th August 26/27 th August 2019 (provisionally given by Saudi Airlines)* Makkah 4/5 nights: Villa Apartments in Rusaifah (or similar standard) with 5 people sharing (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner) Makkah 7 nights: 5* Raffles Makkah Palace (with half board buffet Raffles Dining Restaurant) Madinah 4 nights: 5* The Oberoi Madinah (with half board buffet Oberoi Dining Restaurant) Ministry of Hajj Visa Hajj Draft included Mina Accommodation in VIP air-conditioned tent rooms (Turkey, Europe, Americas & Australia section of Mina) including breakfast, lunch & dinner Mina Services (provided by Mu allim): tea & coffee, mineral water, soft drinks, sofa-bed, pillow & blankets included Arafat VIP Tents and air-coolers with complimentary lunch Ground Transportation provided by Ministry of Hajj** VIP Coach transfer from Makkah to Madinah journey Guided Ziyaarah (Tour) of Historical Sites in Makkah & Madinah with experienced bi-lingual Guides Qurbani Service at extra cost (available from 100 per sacrifice) Experienced Arabic/ English/Bengali/Hindi/Urdu speaking Team Scholars/Sheikhs with over 25 years of experience in guiding Pilgrims according to the Quran & Sunnah Pre-Hajj Full Day Hajj Seminar (mandatory to attend before travel) Pre-Hajj Fiqh of Hajj Course (optional and highly beneficial) Hajj Pack including personalised Hajj Guide Book 2019 Please Note: * the dates are subject to changes due to moon sighting and subject to availability of Saudia Airlines flight schedule distribution. ** option for Tawaaf Ifaadah, a private coach will be provided complimentary subject to road conditions. 1) Our pre-hajj one-day seminar is mandatory to attend for all pilgrims traveling with Hasan Travel & Tours so that there is a final and clear understanding of the whole journey. 2) All Hajj packages involve staying in villa apartments in Rusaifah (or similar location). 3) Our stay in apartments will be for a few nights before Hajj and after Hajj. 4) Room occupancy in apartments will be 5 people in a room with men and women in separate rooms.

8 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

9 Hajj FAQs Does anyone accompany the group from the UK? Yes, our Hasan Hajj Team will accompany the group from the UK. Most of us have performed Hajj many times as well and are fluent in Arabic. We also have a Saudi team that joins us once we arrive in Saudi Arabia, which has decades of experience in organising Hajj. Medical Doctor from UK will travel with the Group. Scholars and Imams will travel to provide guidance pre-travel and throughout the jourmey. Do you provide any religious guidance? One of the strengths of our package is that we offer extensive guidance before and during the Hajj tour. Following your booking we will give you some information and a recommended reading list. A few weeks before departure we arrange a dedicated pre-hajj fiqh course as well as a one-day Hajj Seminar where further information is given as well as practical advice for pilgrims. Participants also have an opportunity to ask questions during these programmes. We also hold lectures throughout the pilgrimage. Qualified religious guides accompany the tour throughout, offering guidance and answering questions. Are the packages advertised actually 5 star? It should always be noted that all hotels in KSA are star graded by the Ministry of Tourism in KSA and are of Saudi Arabian regulatory standard. Hotel services and amenities: The services and quality of hotels are by no way the same as international standards and grading. For example, there are no hotels providing swimming pools, cinemas or other leisure amenities. There are some hotels that provide spa/gym services but they are still limited. Room type: 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

10 change for those who cannot sleep in 1 bed during busy times) is difficult to logistically change quickly when thousands 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 payments every 4 weeks with the balance cleared off by 20th June I do not have a British passport Can I obtain a visa for Hajj? Non-British passport holders can get a Hajj visa from the UK if they are on a resident work permit, spouse or student 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 visas 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 occupancy booked is guaranteed for hotels in Makkah and Madinah depending 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. However, 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 eventuality in advance and will do our utmost to make alternative arrangements. (Have a 1 day grace period for the itinerary). What is the last date for booking? We do not have a published deadline for bookings. Our capacity is limited and once the last space for a particular package is booked, we will not be able to accept any further bookings. Our packages are very popular and sell very quickly we therefore recommend that you book as soon as possible.

11 Where are your tents in Mina? We use European tents as used by most UK groups, and offer VIP (Saudi VIP) services including sofa-beds, added 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 without a Mahram? 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. Can I book a Haram facing 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. Are Hajj drafts included in the package price? Yes, the Hajj drafts as required by the Saudi government are included. (Ministry of Hajj Transport and Hajj Service Charge) How do I get my clothes washed? There are many laundrettes near the 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 to take with me? 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).

12 What is the exchange rate? The exchange rate is around 4.5 Saudi Riyals to 1 British Pound. Should I take traveller s cheques? No, because you will not have your passport with you to cash them. Instead, 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 normally 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 women 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 understanding and respect towards those Madhabs. What happens to our suitcases during the Hajj days? All the luggage will be kept at the Makkah Apartment and accessible if needed.

13 What kind of clothing should I take? The weather is generally quite warm, so take light clothes. Due to Hajj being in the summer months now, we advise cotton clothing and light coloured clothing to avoid absorbing heat. Contact Us HasanTravel.com mail@hasantravel.com 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.