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Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 1 Dar El Salam Travel Hajj Seminar Hajj 2011 / 1432 AH Toronto, September 25, 2011 Presented By: Azhar A Zaidi

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 2 Hajj Seminar This document is the property of Dar El Salam Travel based in the USA and Canada. It is provided solely for its clients for their personal use. No part of this document shall be reproduced or distributed wholly or in part by any means whatsoever without the express written consent of Dar El Salam Travel.

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 3 Hajj Seminar Preparing for Hajj Hajj Organization & Services Trip Expectations Pilgrims Items Checklist Do s & Don ts

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 4 Hajj Seminar Preparing for Hajj Hajj Organization & Services

Operations Imams Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 5 Hajj Organization and Services Program Management Group Leader Group Leader assigned to each bus Communication of information throughout the trip Imams assigned to programs Lectures in English / Arabic Haji Group Leader Hotel Manager Passport Imams DST Office Manager assigned to each Program Work with Group Leader, Imams and Operations Management Dar El Salam Desk / Office at hotels Hajj Operations Services Passport Handling Airline reservation reconfirmation Luggage handling in Saudi Arabia Transportation Arrangement Qurbani Arrangement Safety Deposit Arrangement Assistance in MedicalEmergencies

GROUP LEADER Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 6 Hajj Organization and Services Hajj Management Organization Chart (Example) PRG PROGRAM 1A PROGRAM 1B PROGRAM 1C PROGRAM 2A PROGRAM 2B PROGRAM 2C PRG MGR ASS. MGR SHEIKH SAHIB MANZIL BACCHUS 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 YASSER EL-SABBAGH RAZA ZAIDI 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 3 BUSES 1 BUS 1 BUSES 4 BUSES 3 BUSES 2 BUSES Yasser Shabbir Sayeed Moh. Cheble Ali Rabeih Yassir Hussein Omar Dabour 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 Sh. Abdool Hamid RAZA Hamid Selimi FAISAL 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 Mohamed Mobeen LOCAL Canada 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 Habibulah 000-000-0000

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 7 What will you receive from Dar El Salam? Travel Documents Passport (do not remove label from the back of passport) Airline ticket they are all E-tickets (no paper tickets) Bank Draft (to be surrendered in Saudi Arabia upon arrival) Proof of Immunization for Menningitis Original Proof of Relationship documents (where provided) Itinerary for your program Dar El Salam Personal Photo ID Badge with hotel phone #s Dar El Salam Luggage Identification Tags Hajj Booklet and DVD s you should have already received it Ehraam for men / Prayer rug for women SIM Card (applicable in Saudi Arabia) one per adult

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 8 ID Card, Luggage Tag, Passport Label MR. MAHMOOD NASIR Maw adah Grand Zamzam AIRLINE : SV BUS #: 07 NATIONALITY : U.S.A. CUSTOMER ID : G-7106 1B Dar El Salam Travel Mr. Nasir Mahmood Mawadah Hotel Grand Zamzam Hotel (212) 725-2022 888 S. Greenvill e Ave Suite 130 Richardson, TX 75081 Dar El Salam Travel (212) 725-2022 SV 12DEC 966-4-829-0777 966-2-570-1555 Prog: 1B JED/DXB 12/12/2008 ID : G-7106 SV 12DEC *133826558* Customer ID: G-7106 PASSPORT #: 133826558 ID #: G-7106 SV Airline : Return Date: JED/DXB 12/12/2008 Makkah Hotel: Grand Zamzam Madinah Hotel: Mawadah 966-2-570-1555 966-4-829-0777 Dar El Salam Travel New York 212-725-2022 Dar El Salam Travel Saudia Arabia 966-53-309-5561 Emergency Contact #: 966-53-309-5560 *133826558* Mr. Nasir Mahmood 888 S. Greenvill e Ave Suite 130 Richardson, TX 75081 Mawadah Hotel Grand Zamzam Hotel Mr. Nasir Mahmood 888 S. Greenvill e Ave Suite 130 Richardson, TX 75081 Mawadah Hotel VALU ABLES TAG (212) 725-2022 ID : G-7106 Grand Zamzam Hotel 966-4-829-0777 966-2-570-1555 SV 12DEC MENA CARRY ON ONLY (212) 725-2022 ID : G-7106 966-4-829-0777 966-2-570-1555 SV 12DEC

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 9 Hajj Seminar Preparing for Hajj Trip Expectations

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 10 Departing from Canada Be at the airport early allow time to check-in as the international flights are usually full Ensure your check-in baggage have the Dar El Salam provided luggage tag Ensure you have your medicines, valuables and other necessities in your carry-on bag If travelling on a Canadian domestic flight to connect with the international flight to Saudi Arabia: DO NOT check-in your luggage to Saudi Arabia when checking-in for the domestic flight If your luggage is lost during domestic transit, it will be difficult to find and may never arrive

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 11 Departing from Canada If you are going to Makkah first: Ensure you have your Ehraam and accessories with you in your carry-on bag You will change into Ehraam clothes either during your transit in the middle-east or in the aircraft

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 12 Arrival in Jeddah Immigration & Customs can take 2 4 hours You are responsible for your baggage through customs Report any loss of baggage in customs hall before exiting get a copy of the report Dar El Salam reps will take your baggage upon exiting customs hall Keep your valuables and hand carry with you & ensure all your baggage have ID tags attached Ensure you get your baggage back once in the rest area follow Dar El Salam instructions Dar El Salam reps will collect your passport for the Saudi Ministry (Mutawwif s Office) Please keep your PR with you (keep in safe place)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 13 Arrival in Jeddah If you are going to Makkah: Transportation is controlled by the Saudi Ministry Dar El Salam reps will co-ordinate the buses to Makkah Departure is usually by destination hotel Distance from Jeddah to Makkah is 72 kilometers Bus will stop at checkpoints, Mutawwif s Office, then the hotel Last year, it took an average of 7 hours to reach hotel in Makkah after arrival in Jeddah airport

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 14 Arrival in Jeddah If you are going to Madinah: Dar El Salam reps will arrange your flight to Madinah Baggage will again be checked in for flight to Madinah You will not go through Immigration & Customs in Madinah

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 15 Stay in Makkah Dar El Salam reps will help you to check-in the hotel & direct you to your baggage Get familiar with direction to the Haram and return to the hotel (use same Haram door) Perform Umrah and rest (please pace yourself) Haram is crowded. Allow extra time to go for prayers and to return to hotel When going for Magrib prayers, it is better to stay and return after Isha prayers Better to have prayer rug with you Use bag for slippers/shoes (to be provided by Dar El Salam in Saudi Arabia)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 16 Stay in Makkah Attend scheduled religious seminars in hotel Administrative instructions: Provided by your Group Leader (e.g. baggage handling, move to Madinah, Mena, etc.) Meet with your Group Leader for any admin instructions (in restaurant, at Dar El Salam desk) Know your Group Leader s room # and phone # Drop by the Dar El Salam desk at least once a day (e.g. move to Madinah / Mena)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 17 Stay in Makkah Hotel & Restaurant services in Makkah is relatively much better than in Madinah Departing from Makkah: Your checked baggage will be picked up much earlier before hotel check-out time Prepare your baggage appropriately according to instructions from your Group Leader Ensure checked baggage is placed outside your room on time Do not place your hand carry, medicines or valuables in and/or with your checked baggage

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 18 Arrival in Madinah (Direct from Canada) Immigration & Customs takes less time for direct arrivals (0.5 1.5 hours) You are responsible for your baggage through customs Report any loss of baggage in customs hall before exiting get a copy of report Saudi Ministry reps will collect your passport (Mutawwif s Office) Please keep your PR card with you (keep in safe place)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 19 Arrival in Madinah (Direct from Canada) Dar El Salam reps will direct you to the appropriate bus (based on destination hotel) Carry your baggage outside to the appropriate bus & ensure it is loaded onto bus Keep your valuables with you Ensure all your baggage have ID tags attached

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 20 Stay in Madinah Dar El Salam reps will help you to check-in the hotel & direct you to your baggage Get familiar with direction to the Masjid Al-Nabawi and return to the hotel Masjid Al-Nabawi is not as crowded as the Haram in Makkah The pace is relaxed and relatively slower than in Makkah Ensure that you follow instructions from your Group Leader on Ziarah in Madinah Carry your cell phone, some cash and cell phone number of your Group Leader

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 21 Stay in Madinah Attend scheduled religious seminars in hotel Administrative instructions: Provided by your Group Leader (e.g. baggage handling, move to Makkah, Mena, etc.) Meet with your Group Leader for any admin instructions (in restaurant, at Dar El Salam desk) Know Group Leader s room # and cell phone # Drop by the Dar El Salam desk at least once a day (e.g. move to Makkah)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 22 Stay in Madinah Hotel & Restaurant services in Madinah is relatively poor than in Makkah Departing from Madinah: Your checked baggage will be picked up much earlier before check-out Prepare your baggage appropriately according to instructions from your Group Leader Ensure checked baggage is placed outside your room on time Do not place your hand carry, medicines or valuables in and/or with your checked baggage

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 23 Arrival & Stay in Al-Shisha (Aziziyah) Applies to Programs 1 & 2 only Program 1 will depart from their hotel in Makkah for Al Shisha on 5 th Dhul Hijjah Program 2 will depart from Madinah for Al-Shisha on 5 th Dhul Hijjah Your stay in Al-Shisha, prior to Hajj is until 8 th Dhul Hijjah: Shuttle service to the Haram and back will be provided Meal service will be provided during your stay in Al-Shisha You will be accommodated in a quad occupancy basis in Al-Shisha regardless of your your chosen occupancy for the Hajj program (double or triple)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 24 Arrival & Stay in Al-Shisha (Aziziyah) You will have access to your room in Al-Shisha for the entire Manasik of Hajj Please ensure you get familiar with the area in Al-Shisha (so you do not get lost) Inform Group Leader and others if you are going on your own If you must go outside, go in groups of two or three and not individually Programs 3 & 4 will not stay in Al-Shisha as they will stay in their hotel in Makkah Programs 3, 4 & 5 will go straight to Manasik from their Makkah hotel on 8 th Dhul Hijjah

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 25 Arrival and Stay in Mena Programs 1, 2, 3 & 4 will arrive in Mena on 8 th Dhul Hijjah Program 5 will go to Arafaat from their hotel in Makkah in the evening Option will be given to those who wish to go to Mena on 8 th Dhul Hijjah in the morning Tent space in Mena is allocated for each person (limited space with no extras): Bedding provided (foam sleeper chair, pillow & cover, blanket and sheet) Each person will be in designated tent and bedding by Program and Bus # Men and Women will be in separate tents

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 26 Arrival and Stay in Mena Help keep the tents clean (dispose garbage outside in provided bins) Fold up the foam sleeper chair during the day to make room Dedicated bathrooms for men and women Do not put toilet paper, sanitary napkins, diapers in the toilet keep clean for next person Do not wash clothes in the bathroom; do not leave hair, discarded ehraams in the bathroom

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 27 Arrival and Stay in Mena Only small carry on bag will be with you in Mena: Checked baggage would have been picked up from hotel in Makkah / Madinah Do not bring valuables with you in Mena (will be collected in hotel in Makkah / Madinah / Al-Shisha) Get plenty of rest whenever you get the opportunity (you will need it!) Stay away from idle talk and engage in Dhikr

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 28 Arrival and Stay in Mena Tents look alike easy to get lost if you leave the gated tent compound: Inform Group Leader and others in the tent if you have to go outside the gated compound If you must go outside, go in group and not individually

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 29 Departing for Arafaat from Mena Programs 1, 2, 3 and 4 Departure will be according to Bus # and Program: Your Group Leader will advise you of departure time Be ready, stay in your tents and go the front gate when advised (not before) There is no room for the bus to park and wait: you must board the bus efficiently If planning to stay the entire night (until Fajr) in Muzdalifah: Do not take the bedding (blanket or pillow) from Mena You should have brought a sleeping bag from Canada (preferable)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 30 Departing for Arafaat from Mena Carry-on baggage is not necessary for Arafaat: It can be kept in Mena (Group Leader will provide instructions) There should be no valuables in your carry-on bag (if left behind) Need to take prayer rug, Qur an, pebble bag and toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 31 Departing for Arafaat from Mena Program 5 Program 5 have their hotel in Makkah during the Manasik of Hajj Departure is from Makkah to Arafaat in the evening of 8 th Dhul Hijjah, according to Bus # & Program Those choosing the option to stay in Mena on 8 th Dhul Hijjah will be assigned bus in Mena for transfer to Arafaat

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 32 Stay in Arafaat This is the Day of Hajj the main and the entire reason for your trip Rest in the morning and prepare for the afternoon do not sleep in the afternoon Pray the Dhur and Asr prayers in congregation There will be time for individual supplications as well as group supplications Stay within the gated compound do not go outside Entire camp is inside Arafaat One of the worst place to get lost

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 33 Stay in Arafaat Limit trip to the bathroom in Arafaat as well as in preparation for Muzdalifah Eat light and drink accordingly There will be light snacks and drinks in each bus for Muzdalifah Use the bathroom before boarding bus for Muzdalifah

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 34 Stay in Arafaat Your designated Bus # may change here depending on your choice of stay in Muzdalifah Group Leader would have asked you for your choice in hotel in Makkah or Madinah Group Leader would have assigned you to appropriate bus based on your choice Make sure you are on the correct bus your choice you made much earlier

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 35 Stay in Muzdalifah There are no tents in Muzdalifah (open space) It s crowded, dusty and there s pollution from vehicles (depending on location) Public toilets available (long line ups and.. uhm..public toilets are public toilets) Bus will either stay until midnight OR until Fajr not both Group Leader would have asked you for your choice in hotel in Makkah or Madinah Group Leader would have assigned you to appropriate bus based on your choice Make sure you are on the correct bus the choice you made much earlier

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 36 Stay in Muzdalifah Easiest and the worst place to get lost stick with the group and near the bus When going to the toilet, go in group and mark your return path Stay connected with the Group Leader Return to Mena after Fajr: Very very Long and very slow trip (due to traffic and people congestion) Can take 2 6 hours to get back to your tents in Mena

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 37 Going to the Jamaraat Guides are provided by the Ministry of Hajj for going to Jamaraat at specific times Management tent at the front gate will have timing details Do not go to the Jamaraat at prime times (most accidents happens at that time) Prime time on 10 th Dhul Hijjah is after Fajr and Ishraq Prime time on remaining days are immediately after Zawal or Dhur time Group Leader will advise when is best to go to the Jamaraat

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 38 Going for Tawaaf Al-Ifadah Bus schedule planned for Tawaaf Al-Ifadah Trip will be by Bus # and Program Group Leader will advise of the timing, drop-off and pick-up locations Program 5 During the Manasik, will go to Mena each day from their hotel in Makkah, after Asr and return to their hotel after midnight They have hotel in Makkah during Manasik, so it is not an issue for Tawaf Al-Ifadah

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 39 End of Hajj (12 th or 13 th Dhul Hijjah) Program 1: Will depart Mena on 12 th Dhul Hijjah for Al-Shisha Take the bus to Makkah - perform Tawaaf Al-Wida Depart from Al-Shisha for Madinah on 14 th Dhul Hijjah Program 2: Will depart Mena on 12 th or 13 th Dhul Hijjah for Al-Shisha depending on your return flight Take the bus to Makkah - perform Tawaaf Al-Wida Depart from Al-Shisha for Jeddah airport depending on your flight DO NOT FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR VALUABLES BEFORE LEAVING MAKKAH / AL-SHISHA

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 40 End of Hajj (12 th or 13 th Dhul Hijjah) Programs 3 and 4: Will depart Mena on 12 th or 13 th Dhul Hijjah for Makkah - perform Tawaaf Al-Wida Check-in to hotel in Jeddah Depart from Jeddah hotel to the airport for return / onward trip Program 5 have their hotel in Makkah during the entire Manasik of Hajj Will depart for the airport from their hotel in Makkah DO NOT FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR VALUABLES BEFORE LEAVING MAKKAH / AL-SHISHA

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 41 Hajj Seminar Preparing for Hajj Pilgrims Items Checklist (Guidelines)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 42 Pilgrims Items Checklist TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 1. VALID PASSPORT VALIDATED HAJJ VISA 2. AIRLINE TICKET - CONFIRMED TO/FROM SAUDI ARABIA 3. ONE BANK DRAFT FOR EACH PERSON PAYABLE TO "UNIFIED AGENTS OFFICE IN JEDDAH" 4. PROOF OF VACCINATION: VALIDATED FOR MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION (ACYW-135)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 43 Pilgrims Items Checklist CASH 1. US $500 PER PERSON (SUGGESTED MINIMUM) US $120 FOR ANIMAL SACRIFICE REMAINING FOR PERSONAL EXPENSE (NOT INCLUDING GIFTS) TAKE RELATIVELY NEW and LARGE BILLS ($50 or $100 DENOMINATIONS)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 44 Pilgrims Items Checklist EHRAAM and ACCESSORIES 1. EHRAAM GARMENT, PREFERABLY OF TERRYCLOTH 2. ONE PAIR OF SLIPPER / SANDAL 3. LEATHER BELT TO TIE EHRAAM 4. SUITABLE MONEY BELT TO CARRY MONEY and DOCUMENTS IF YOU ARE GOING TO MAKKAH FIRST, DO NOT FORGET TO PACK YOUR EHRAAM and ACCESSORIES IN YOUR HAND-CARRY BAG

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 45 Pilgrims Items Checklist PERSONAL NEEDS 1. TOOTH PASTE and TOOTH BRUSH / MISWAK 2. UNSCENTED SOAP CAKE(S) and DISH 3. NAIL CLIPPER, SMALL SCISSOR, SHAVING SET, HAIR COMB 4. BATH and HAND TOWELS 5. KLEENEX (SMALL PACKETS) 6. WARM SWEATER (FOR USE IN EVENING OR EARLY MORNING) 7. PAIR OF SOCKS (FOR USE IN EVENING OR EARLY MORNING)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 46 Pilgrims Items Checklist CAMPING KIT 1. SLEEPING BAG LIGHTWEIGHT (2-3 LBS FILLING), PREFERABLY COTTON LINING 2. SMALL, THIN PILLOW or TRAVELER S PILLOW, IF NECESSARY 3. HANDBAG or KNAP SACK or BACK PACK (YOUR CARRY-ON BAG) PREFERABLY WITH BOTH SHOULDER and HAND STRAPS SIZE BASED ON CARRY ON AIRLINE REGULATIONS (H+W+L = 45 INCHES MAX) 4. GOOD QUALITY UMBRELLA (PURCHASE IN SAUDI ARABIA) 5. SUN GLASSES (PREFERABLY WITH NECK STRAP) IF YOU WEAR PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, TAKE A SPARE ONE 6. PRAYER MAT (TAKE IT IN YOUR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE) 7. SMALL QUR AN (TAKE IT IN YOUR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE)

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 47 Pilgrims Items Checklist HEALTH / MEDICAL KIT 1. FIRST AID KIT: STRIP BANDAGES, ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT, RUBBING ALCOHOL, ETC 2. GENERAL MEDICINE/NEEDS (MOST AVAILABLE IN SAUDI ARABIA): GRAVOL, IF YOU ARE PRONE TO AIR SICKNESS ASPIRIN / TYLENOL / ADVIL VASELINE (PETROLEUM JELLY) DIARRHEA MEDICATION (IMMODIUM); ANTACID (PEPTO BISMAL) SUITABLE ANTIBIOTICS (AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR) FACE MASK

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 48 Pilgrims Items Checklist 3. SUFFICIENT MEDICATION THAT YOU ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO TAKE 4. SEEK ADVICE FROM PHYSICIAN FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS: DIABETES, ASTHMA, HEART CONDITION, BLOOD PRESSURE, ETC. 5. IF ALLERGIC TO SPECIFIC DRUGS and/or HAVE MEDICAL CONDITION: WRITE ON PAPER AND KEEP ON YOUR PERSON or WEAR MEDICALERT BRACELET: INFORM YOUR GROUP LEADER

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 49 Hajj Seminar Preparing for Hajj Do s and Don ts

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 50 Do s & Don ts of Hajj 1. TRAVEL LIGHTLY (LEAST BAGGAGE POSSIBLE) ENSURE BAGGAGE HAS PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAG(S) 2. MAKE COPIES OF PASSPORT, AIRLINE TICKETS, PR CARD, ETC. ENSURE COPIES ARE KEPT SEPARATE FROM ORIGINAL 3. ALWAYS WEAR (OR CARRY) YOUR IDENTIFICATION CARD 4. DO NOT CARRY ANY AUDIO / VIDEO CASSETTE INTO SAUDI ARABIA

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 51 Do s & Don ts of Hajj 5. DO NOT LEAVE THE GROUP AND GO ON YOUR OWN GO AS A TWOSOME (AT LEAST) ENSURE YOU GET ORIENTED WITH THE AREA WHEN TAKING LEAVE FROM GROUP, INFORM GROUP LEADER 6. DO NOT CARRY CASH AND VALUABLES EVERYWHERE KEEP WITH SOMEONE OR IN HOTEL SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 52 Do s & Don ts of Hajj 7. MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON-TIME FOR GROUP GATHERINGS YOUR CO-ORDINATOR WILL DESIGNATE TIME AND PLACE 8. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAGGAGE TRANSFER TAG YOUR BAGGAGE AS INSTRUCTED PLACE CHECKED BAGGAGE OUTSIDE YOUR ROOM ON TIME

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 53 Do s & Don ts of Hajj 9. DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER DRINK ZAM-ZAM OR BOTTLED WATER 10.MAINTAIN YOUR FLUID (ELECTROLYTE) BALANCE DRINK A LOT REPLACE LOST BODY SALT and SUGAR 11.AVOID HEAVY FOOD EAT FRUITS THAT YOU CAN PEEL 12.PACE YOURSELF TAKE PLENTY OF REST

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 54 Do s & Don ts of Hajj 13.AVOID POLITICAL HANDOUTS & DEMONSTRATIONS DO NOT ACCEPT FLYERS OR PAMPHLETS FROM OTHER PILGRIMS IF YOU SENSE TROUBLE, STAY AWAY FROM SUCH GATHERING 14.CO-OPERATE WITH YOUR CO-ORDINATOR AND FELLOW PILGRIMS REMEMBER HAJJ IS OBLIGATORY ON ALL ELIGIBLE MUSLIMS AT THE SAME TIME REMEMBER WHY YOU ARE GOING TO SAUDI ARABIA REMEMBER THE VERSES OF THE QUR AN REGARDING HAJJ

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 55 Do s & Don ts of Hajj 13.BE PATIENT 13.BE VERY PATIENT 13.BE EXTREMELY PATIENT

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 56 Hajj Seminar May Allahu Subhanahu Wa Ta ala: Help us in completing this journey safely Accept our Hajj Continously Guide us on the right path AND Be Pleased with us in this world and the next

Azhar Zaidi - Dar El Salam Travel 57 Hajj Seminar Preparing for Hajj Questions & Answers