HAJJ PACKAGES - 2012/1433 Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu We would like to welcome you to the Al Haramain Hajj Group. Hajj is the most important journey you will undertake fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam. While it is a journey to the House of Allah, it is in fact a journey to Allah [subhanahu wa taala]. Al Haramain Hajj Group is pleased to offer a superior hajj package to the pilgrims of Australia & New Zealand at a competitive price taking into consideration your need for comfort, spiritual guidance and religious instruction. We are therefore pleased to offer our hujjaj/pilgrims the following packages: ACCOMMODATION Exclusive Package In Madina you will be staying at the Elaf Taiba Hotel which is literally across from the Haram of Madina, with a superb open buffet breakfast offered daily for the duration of the stay. In Makkah, you will be staying at the exclusive Retaj Hotel Apartments in the ZamZam Makkah towers for the full duration of the Makkah stay with an open buffet breakfast. Your hotel room is reserved for you even while you are in Mina offering you the option and comfort of using your hotel room even during the Mina stay. Please Note: With our exclusive package, the hujjaj/pilgrims will not be staying at Aziziyyah rather we remain in the exclusive hotel in Makkah before, during, and after hajj with the option of staying in Mina tents or at the Retaj during the days of hajj. In Mina sofa bed is provided for your comfort together with fresh linen and pillow in sealed packs; you have the option of returning to your Retaj Hotel room if you wish. 1
The Deluxe Package This is indeed a Deluxe Package which offers you the same Hotel in Makkah as the Exclusive package as well as the 5 star hotel in Madinah the Intercontinental and the same services in Mina. With the Deluxe Package you will be staying in apartments in Sheesha, Aziziyah for 4 days before hajj and 2/3 days after hajj. The Economy Package This package offers the pilgrim the ability to perform hajj at an affordable price staying at Sheesha apartments for the duration of Hajj with shuttle bus transportation provided to the haram daily; Ishraq al Madinah hotel in Madinah. MEALS Makkah & Madina: Open Buffet Breakfast offered daily in both Makkah and Madina for the duration of the stay in both sacred cities. Mina: Three meals provided every day in Mina. Hot and cold drinks, fruit offered at all times. Hot Gourmet meals. Arafat & Muzdalifa: Meals provided here as well, drinks, fruit. TRANSPORT Al Haramain Hajj Group chooses to go to Madina first and then Makkah making the journey much easier on our pilgrims. We have arranged for guided tours to historical sites in both Makkah and Madina accompanied by our esteemed scholars with a detailed description of these historical sites for greater benefit. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS & SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE The main aim of Al Haramain Hajj is to provide religious instruction and spiritual guidance to our Pilgrims as a means of enhancing their Hajj experience and ensuring that this most important Islamic Rite is fulfilled to the utmost and with greater benefit and understanding through these constant lessons and continued guidance. The group will be accompanied by a number of outstanding scholars conversant in Arabic, English, and Urdu providing religious instructions and guidance to our pilgrims throughout the Journey. 2
These lessons will be offered daily by the learned scholars who are accompanying the group. We also have travelling with us a female teacher from Daar Aisha Shariah College who will be accompanying the ladies in the group conducting several lessons daily and offering spiritual guidance throughout the journey. Lessons will be conducted daily which will take you through the rites of Hajj and Umrah step by step. Iinstructions and guidance, daily lessons, study circles, Quran Khatmas, circles of remembrance, right throughout the journey. HADY ~ QURBAN ~ ANIMAL SACRIFICE The animal sacrifice is included in the al Haramain Hajj Group hajj packages. Hajj Tax & Mutawif s cheque is included as part of the package A/C Bus Transport Fully air conditioned luxury buses will be provided for all bus travels. ZAM ZAM Every Pilgrim will receive a 10 ltr. Container of Zam Zam water as a gift to take back home. {Airlines do not permit more than one 10ltr container per pilgrim} IHRAM Brothers will be provided with an Ihram, courtesy of al Haramain Hajj Group and the ladies will be provided with a Jelbab. INTENSIVE HAJJ COURSE This will be conducted for both men and women prior to departure to prepare every pilgrim for the oncoming journey of Hajj. These classes will continue throughout your hajj journey every step of the way. Every pilgrim will be provided with a booklet of Hajj course notes, as well as a hand held hajj dua book for every occasion in Hajj. COST AlhamdulilAllah high quality Packages at affordable prices without compromising comfort and luxury. By comparison to market value and packages currently on the market a huge saving, the best services and packages available at these prices. 3
TRAVEL DATES If you would like to travel to another destination before and/or after hajj please let us know and we will book you for that destination as you designate at an extra cost. Please view the itinerary for exact details of travel to and from Jeddah as well as internal travel dates. REGISTRATION PROCESS 1. If you wish to proceed with your registration with al Haramain Hajj Group please complete the Al Haramain Hajj Group registration form attached with this letter and return to us with a $1,000 deposit. This deposit will be part payment towards the price of the package. The deposit will confirm your registration and reserve you a place with Al Haramain Hajj Group. 2. Once we receive your completed registration form and the deposit we will send you our Hajj Registration Folder containing all relevant forms to be completed and a list of documents required for us to proceed with the visa application. 3. Return the completed and signed forms along with the documents required as per information in the folder for visa processing. 4. The remainder of the amount owing for the hajj package is due in full 31 st August insha Allah. 5. We will proceed with completion of visa application process. Once the process is completed we will return your passport with visa to you. PAYMENT OPTIONS Payment for the $1000 deposit as well as the final payment for the package is made through one of the following options: Paying in Cash In person at Daar Aisha Shariah College level 1/74-76 Haldon St., Lakemba {next to the c/wealth bank}. Please make sure the money is placed in a sealed envelope with your name clearly written on it as well as the amount it contains. Once the money is counted in your presence you will be issued with a receipt. 4
Paying by cheque Please make the cheque payable to BMA Travel. You may post it to Daar Aisha Shariah College, P.O. Box 76, N.S.W. Lakemba 2195. Alternatively you may bring the cheque to Daar Aisha personally with your completed registration form. Direct Deposit BMA Travel BSB: 112-879 St George Account no: 455704821 Please make sure you send us your receipt no. With the amount paid otherwise we will not be able to credit the amount to your name. CONTACT DETAILS Website www.alharamainhajj.com Email info@alharamainhajj.com Phone 02 9759 6222 Brothers Contact 0419 243 597 0410 723 428 0405 544 975 Sisters Contact 0420 902 928 0421 325 200 5
HAJJ VISA APPLICATION FORM GUIDE Instructions on how to fill in the form Please fill in all the required information. Print clearly and use a black pen. Some of the general information has already been filled in for you by us to make it easier, please do not make any changes there. Make sure you fill in the form properly so as not to jeopardize or delay your Hajj visa application. Please note the following when completing the form Please make sure you write your middle name Previous Nationality : refers to your nationality other than Australian (if applicable) Present Nationality: if holding Australian passport write Australian. Place of Issue : this refers to the date of issue of your passport. Please print clearly all information regarding your passport. Home Address: please fill Business Address: please fill Purpose of travel already filled for you. Method of Payment : we will fill it for you Travel Information: we will fill it for you Travelling companion: especially for ladies travelling with a Mahram. They must note their relationship with the Mahram travelling with them i.e. father, husband, son etc and his name is to be printed clearly. Additional Information: please write the name of your Father in full on the back of the form. *Please make sure you sign (as per passport) and date the form at the bottom
2012 HAJJ REGISTRATION FORM Database: Ecode: Referred By: First name: Middle Name: Last name: Address: Postcode: Mobile: Home Phone: Male/Female: Passport Number: Place of Issue: Date of Issue: Date of Expiry: Place of Birth: Date of Birth: Smoker/Non Smoker: Mothers Name : Fathers Name: Present Nationality: Previous Nationality: Marital Status: Languages Spoken: Mahram Name: Mahram Relation: Next of Kin: Phone Number: Mobile Number: Relationship: Which Package are you Registering for: (please tick one box) Exclusive ($7950): Deluxe ($6950): Economy ($5700): Side trip destination (if any) Destination (Country): Dates for travel before Hajj: City: After Hajj: Medical Particulars/Medication I do hereby agree to the terms and conditions stated by Al Haramain Hajj Group as per info. received. Late applications incur a late fee. Cancelation fee of $100 applies. Signature Date OFFICE USE ONLY: Registration Received by name: Registration Form received: / / Deposit Paid $ Balance Due: $ Balance received: / / Application sent: / / Visa received: / / Passport returned to applicant: / / PASSPORT CONTACT SIGNED FOUR PHOTOS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE MAHRAM
DR JOHN EDWIN S.A.D.A.M 20th August, 2012 Mr Emad Mohammad 52c Windsor Rd Castle Hill 2154 Sydney, Australia Dear Emad, You have received meningitis and flu vaccine. You are free from any contagious disease and are fit and able to travel to Saudi Arabia. Thank you and Best wishes for the future. Yours Sincerely, JEdwin Dr John Edwin
EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE SCHEDULE Day no. DATES (2012) HIJRIH (1433) LOCATION 1 Monday 8 th Oct 22 nd Thulki dah Depart Australia 2 Tuesday 9 th Oct 23 rd Thulki dah 3 Wednesday 10 th Oct 24 th Thulki dah 4 Thursday 11 th Oct 25 th Thulki dah 5 Friday 12 th Oct 26 th Thulki dah Madinah- Elaf Tiaba Hotel 6 Saturday 13 th Oct 27 th Thulki dah Tour of Madinah 7 Sunday 14 th Oct 28 th Thulki dah Breakfast included daily 8 Monday 15 th Oct 29 th Thulki dah 9 Tuesday 16 th Oct 30 th Thulki dah 10 Wednesday 17 th Oct 1 st Thulhijjah Travel to Makkah, Retaj Hotel (Directly infront of the haram) 11 Thursday 18 th Oct 2 nd Thulhijjah Perform Umrah 12 Friday 19 th Oct 3 rd Thulhijjah 13 Saturday 20 th Oct 4 th Thulhijjah Makkah- Retaj Hotel Suite (Directly in front of the haram) 14 Sunday 21 st Oct 5 th Thulhijjah Sumptuous Western & Middle Eastern 15 Monday 22 nd Oct 6 th Thulhijjah Open Buffet Breakfast Daily 16 Tuesday 23 rd Oct 7 th Thulhijjah 17 Wednesday 24 th Oct 8 th Thulhijjah Travel to Mina tents- Sofa bed & Linen 3 meals (2 hot meals) refreshments, fruit, hot & cold drinks 18 Thursday 25 th Oct 9 th Thulhijjah Day of Arafat 19 Friday 26 th Oct 10 th Thulhijjah Eid-ul-Adha 20 Saturday 27 th Oct 11 th Thulhijjah 21 Sunday 28 th Oct 12 th Thulhijjah Travel to Makkah from mina tents 22 Monday 29 th Oct 13 th Thulhijjah 23 Tuesday 30 th Oct 14 th Thulhijjah Depart to chosen destination. **The above dates are subject to change by Saudi Authorities** The Exclusive Hajj Package includes: Airfare: Sydney-Jeddah-Sydney (side trips available to any destination at extra cost) Mina: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, refreshments daily and sofa bed. Arafat: Breakfast, lunch, beverages, refreshments and a meal in Muzdalifah. Outstanding Scholars (Mashayikh) accompany you in the performance of all Hajj Rites Female teacher from Daar Aisha will accompany the females and instruct them in all aspects of Hajj. Daily Lessons and study circles Misc. 10 litre Zam Zam, side bag, Saudi Sim, Ihram for brothers, jilbab for sisters, Hajj & dua Book. Hajj Tax, Animal Slaughter, internal travel via air con. Buses, Mutawwif fee all inclusive. Signature of Pilgrim: Date: Signature of Al Haramain: Date:
Day no. DATES (2012) HIJRIH (1433) DELUXE PACKAGE SCHEDULE LOCATION 1 Tuesday 2 nd Oct 16 th Thulki dah Depart from Australia to Saudi Arabia 2 Wednesday 3 rd Oct 17 th Thulki dah 3 Thursday 4 th Oct 18 th Thulki dah 4 Friday 5 th Oct 19 th Thulki dah Arrival at Madinah, Hotel Intercontinental 5 Saturday 6 th Oct 20 th Thulki dah -Daar al Iman- 6 Sunday 7 th Oct 21 st Thulki dah (directly in front of the haram) 7 Monday 8 th Oct 22 nd Thulki dah Buffet Breakfast Daily 8 Tuesday 9 th Oct 23 rd Thulki dah Tour of Madinah 9 Wednesday 10 th Oct 24 th Thulki dah 10 Thursday 11 th Oct 25 th Thulki dah Travel to Makkah, Retaj Hotel Suite Zam Zam Towers 11 Friday 12 th Oct 26 st Thulki dah Perform Ummrah 12 Saturday 13 th Oct 27 th Thulki dah Makkah, Retaj Hotel Suite Western & Middle Eastern Open Buffet Breakfast Daily 13 Sunday 14 th Oct 28 th Thulki dah Tour of Makkah, Arafaat, Mina & other sites 14 Monday 15 th Oct 29 th Thulkihdah 15 Tuesday 16 th Oct 30 th Thulki dah Makkah- Retaj Hotel Suite 16 Wednesday 17 th Oct 1 st Thulhijjah Sumptuous Western & Middle Eastern Open Buffet Breakfast 17 Thursday 18 th Oct 2 nd Thulhijjah Daily 18 Friday 19 th Oct 3 rd Thulhijjah 19 Saturday 20 th Oct 4 th Thulhijjah 20 Sunday 21 st Oct 5 th Thulhijjah Travel from makkah to Sheesha Aziziah apartments, 21 Monday 22 nd Oct 6 th Thulhijjah Breakfast daily 22 Tuesday 23 rd Oct 7 th Thulhijjah 23 Wednesday 24 th Oct 8 th Thulhijjah Travel to Mina- Sofa bed + 3 meals 24 Thursday 25 th Oct 9 th Thulhijjah Travel to Arafaat then Mouzdalifah 25 Friday 26 st Oct 10 th Thulhijjah Mina, Jamarat & Haram, then back to Mina tents or 26 Saturday 27 th Oct 11 th Thulhijjah choice of staying in Sheesha Aziziah apartments 27 Sunday 28 th Oct 12 th Thulhijjah 28 Monday 29 th Oct 13 th Thulhijjah Depart from Sheesha Aziziah, to your destination 29 Tuesday 30 th Oct 14 th Thulhijjah Depart from Sheesha Aziziah, to your destination **The above dates are subject to change by Saudi Authorities** The Deluxe Hajj Package includes: Airfare: Sydney-Jeddah-Sydney (side trips available to any destination at extra cost) Mina: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, (hot meals) beverages, refreshments daily; sofa bed & Pillow & fresh linen. Arafat: Breakfast, lunch, beverages, refreshments and a meal in Muzdalifah. Scholars (Mashayikh) and experienced sisters accompany the group. Daily Lessons Miscellaneous 10 litre Zam Zam, side bag, Saudi Sim, Ihram for brothers, jilbab for sisters, Hajj & dua Book. Hajj Tax, Animal Slaughter, internal travel via air con. Buses, Mutawwif fee all inclusive. Signature of Pilgrim: Date: Signature of Al Haramain: Date:
ECONOMY PACKAGE SCHEDULE Day no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DATES (2012) Tuesday 2 nd Oct Wednesday 3 rd Oct Thursday 4 th Oct Friday 5 th Oct Saturday 6 th Oct Sunday 7 th Oct Monday 8 th Oct Tuesday 9 th Oct Wednesday 10 th Oct Thursday 11 th Oct Friday 12 th Oct Saturday 13 th Oct Sunday 14 th Oct Monday 15 th Oct Tuesday 16 th Oct Wednesday 17 th Oct Thursday 18 th Oct Friday 19 th Oct Saturday 20 th Oct Sunday 21 st Oct Monday 22 nd Oct Tuesday 23 rd Oct Wednesday 24 th Oct Thursday 25 th Oct Friday 26 st Oct Saturday 27 th Oct Sunday 28 th Oct HIJRIH (1433) 16 th Thulk idah 17 th Thulk idah 18 th Thulki dah 19 th Thulki dah 20 th Thulki dah 21 st Thulki dah 22 nd Thulki dah 23 rd Thulki dah 24 th Thulki dah 25 th Thulki dah 26 st Thulki dah 27 th Thulki dah 28 th Thulki dah 29 th Thulki dah 30 th Thulki dah 1 st Thulhijjah 2 nd Thulhijjah 3 rd Thulhijjah 4 th Thulhijjah 5 th Thulhijjah 6 th Thulhijjah 7 th Thulhijjah 8 th Thulhijjah 9 th Thulhijjah 10 th Thulhijjah 11 th Thulhijjah 12 th Thulhijjah LOCATION Depart from Australia to Saudi Arabia Arrival to Madinah, Ishraq Al Madinah Hotel Tour of Madinah Breakfast included daily Lectures Daily Breakfast, wear Ihram, travel to Makkah: Sheesha Apartment Perform Ummrah Makkah Tour of Makkah, Arafaat, Mina & other sites Sheesha Aziziah apartment, Breakfast daily Buses to Haram Daily for Fajr, Magrib and Isha. Travel to Mina- Mattress + 3 meals (cold and hot drinks) Travel to Arafaat (Breakfast and lunch) then Mouzdalifah Mina, Jamarat & Haram, then back to Mina tents ( 3 meals) or choice of staying in Sheesha Aziziah apartment 28 Monday 29 th Oct 13 th Thulhijjah 29 Tuesday 30 th Oct 14 th Thulhijjah Depart from Sheeshah Aziziah, to your destination 30 Wednesday 31 st Oct 15 th Thulhijjah **The above dates are subject to change by Saudi Authorities** The Economy Hajj Package includes: Airfare: Sydney-Jeddah-Sydney (side trips available to any destination at extra cost) Mina: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, refreshments daily and Mattress. Arafat: Breakfast, lunch, beverages, refreshments and a meal in Muzdalifah. Hajj Tax, Mutawif s Cheque, Qurban and air-conditioned buses during all travels Miscellaneous 10 litre Zam dd Mashayikh for the brothers and experienced sisters for the sisters. Islamic lessons will be conducted daily. 10 litre Zam Zam water, side bag, Saudi sim card, dua a book, ihram for brothers and jilbab for sisters. Signature of Pilgrim: Date: Signature of Al Haramain: Date: