Why Hajj is Important for You?
Hajj is the most sacred spiritual journey for all Muslims towards holy cities including Makkah and Madinah for several days. Islamic pilgrims undertake this pilgrimage to cleanse their souls, add purity to themselves, and move closer to Allah. It is a pilgrimage that dates back thousands of years and allows you to follow the footsteps of Prophet Mohammed who Himself performed Hajj once during His life and Umrah 4 times.
Another imperative significance of performing Hajj at least once during your lifetime is getting rid of all your past sins in life. It will clean your inner self inside to see good things in everything and do good deeds for people around you. Moreover, performing Hajj with the assistance of our Hajj travel packages allows you to remove poverty from life by getting engaged in the spiritual charm of the Almighty.
Brief History of Hajj
Performing Hajj is a mandatory affair for Muslims who are financially and physically stable enough. But very few know the fact that Hajj dates back to 2000 BC when Prophet Ibrahim on Allah's command had to undergo the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. At that point, Prophet Ibrahim left his only son Prophet Ismail along with His wife Hazrat Hajra in the middle of the desert. Due to the scarcity of food and water, Hazrat Hajra along with her son Prophet Ismail had to roam around the desert and made to walk between the mountains of Safa and Marwa which led to the miracle of Zamzam water in the middle of the desert. A few years later, Prophet Ibrahim returned to Makkah in the company of His son. He saw a dream in which Allah commanded Him to sacrifice His only son.
Both Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail willingly agreed to do the sacrifice and went to the mountain for the extreme act. By looking at the sheer faith of Prophet Ibrahim in Allah, the Almighty replaced a sheep in place of Prophet Ismail which led to the celebration of Hajj-Eid-ul-Adha.
A few years later, Allah again commanded Prophet Ibrahim to construct the Holy Kaaba alongside the Prophet Ismail and after completing the same asked people to perform Hajj around the place. From that time onwards, people perform Hajj every single year to experience their closeness towards the Almighty.
Types of Hajj
Tamattu: Hajj-ul-Tamattu is one of the types of Hajj that pilgrims from all across the world perform every single year. It is the type of Hajj in which the pilgrim is supposed to do the Umrah first before performing Hajj. One of the obligations of this type of Hajj is entering into the new state of Ihram for performing Hajj. It implies that Muslim pilgrims first enter the state of Ihram to perform the sacred act of Umrah. And once that is done, then the pilgrim needs to re-enter fresh into the state of Ihram for Hajj. Specifically, Hajj must be performed on the 8th of Dhul-Hiijah.
Ifraad: This type of Hajj better referred to as Hajj-ul-Ifrad must be performed by the residents of Jeddah, Haram, and Miqat. In this particular Hajj, pilgrims have to enter into the state of Ihram, and no such major obligation to do the Umrah first. In case, a person already performed Umrah first and then went to perform Hajj, then first he has to throw stones at Jamrat on the day of Eid.
Qiran: Hajj-ul-Qiran is meant for Muslims who live far away from the sacred mosque of Masjid Al Haram. This type of Hajj allows the pilgrims to perform the sacred acts of Hajj and Umrah in a single visit itself to the state of Ihram. Under this type, Muslims can perform Umrah first and the Hajj in the same state of Ihram without changing the same. Pilgrims can perform Umrah in the Islamic months of Shawwal and Dhul-Qa'dah and Hajj during the first 8 days.
Things to Prepare Before Performing Hajj
- Save your money for the complete trip to Makkah and Madinah
- Be physically prepared to stay fit during the whole travel experience
- Make sure to pack your essentials particularly as per the list provided
- Stay absolutely pure during the travel of Hajj travel experience.
- Obey the health and safety protocols by having fully vaccinated
- Prepare all the medical essentials with you
- Inform your loved ones about your sacred Hajj journey
- Do carry all your spiritual supplies
Hajj Packages
- Private Hajj Packages: You can look forward to an upscale level of luxury, comfort, convenience, and world-class facilities by booking affordable Hajj private packages from any part of India. This private Hajj package is meant for performing Hajj in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah specifically caters to the diverse requirements of sacred travelers wanting to explore on their own without sharing preferences with other fellow religious explorers. Under this package, you have the chance to stay at the 5-star hotel in Makkah and Madinah inside a spacious and fully-equipped guest room that must be walking distance away from Haram. Also, avail private transportation facility, private guide, VIP access to the mosque, and other sorts of luxurious facilities.
- Group Hajj Packages: Be a part of the like-minded travel group looking forward to spending the holy day's Hajj by performing the highest-ever religious act. Simply travel with them and the company of other religious travelers with Umrah group packages. We at Online-Umrah, specifically offer group packages for Umrah during the Hajj period and that too for the preferred number of days while keeping the budget factor in mind. Book Umrah group packages during Hajj in India to fulfill your religious wish to at least once step inside the holy mosques of Makkah and Madinah. Spend less and within budget by booking a group Umrah travel package with our assistance and experience all the travel comfort and convenience seamlessly.
- Budget Hajj Packages: You can best stay within your budget as per your requirements like several Muslim pilgrims who really want to step foot inside the Makkah and Madinah mosques. We have a wide range of Hajj budget travel packages that are offered on sharing basis. Such packages allow you to share your travel experience including transportation, flying on economical flights, staying at a luxurious yet budget-friendly hotel, a single guide for the group, and other affordable facilities. Book a budget Hajj package to stay within your monetary limit without stretching it otherwise and fulfill the wish to travel for Umrah.
- Deluxe Hajj Packages: Book deluxe Hajj packages to meet your preferable travel needs under the guided assistance of our travel experts. If you want some bit of luxury attached to your Umrah travel experience during Hajj and that too affordably, then we have a Deluxe travel package for Hajj available for you. Under this travel deal, stay in any of the best 3-star hotels in Madinah and Makkah, and that too in the company of near and dear ones. Even the local set of transportation in both the cities will be comfortable and on the affordable side to keep your budget in check.
- Luxury Hajj Packages: Simply add the required set of luxury to your religious set of Hajj travel; experience with the aid of our luxury Hajj packages. Such packages have luxurious facilities inside that include a 5-star hotel stay in Makkah and Madinah, a private transportation facility, private guiding on-demand assistance, and much more. You will feel completely special by booking this package and finding state-of-the-art facilities without spending much.
- Shifting Hajj Packages: One of the unique Hajj offerings we have is the wide range of shifting Hajj packages. A shifting package is something that allows you to move from one place to another in terms of accommodation as per your Hajj travel. We make special arrangements for you away from the Haram Shareef during the top days of Hajj and after that stay close to Masjid Al Haram on other days to best perform the sacred pilgrimage with ease.
- Non-Shifting Hajj Packages: These are the specialized Hajj packages that we offer for an extensive range of travelers wanting to stay at one location only during the pilgrimage. Just like the shifting package, here there is no need to change your accommodation during different days of Hajj. Instead, stay comfortably a single best luxurious hotel in Makkah and Madinah and best perform your sacred acts with ease and comfort.
- Hajj Short Packages: Pay a short yet relevant visit to Makkah and Madinah during the sacred days of Hajj. Instead of spending several days in the holy cities, minimize your travel with our customized choice of Hajj short packages offered for you. Such packages allow you to stay for a short interval of time as per your preference and ideally visit the holy mosques and pay your tribute to the Almighty.
Hajj Packages Inclusions
- Hajj visa fee and processing charges
- Economy Airfare for the sector e.g. India-Saudi Arabia-India
- Medical insurance
- Hotel or Apartment accommodation in Makkah and Madinah
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Local transportation between cities in Saudi Arabia
- Local assistance in cities like Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah
- Visit historical sites in Makkah and Madinah
- Government Services Tax (GST)
- Educational reading material in English, your local language, or Arabic (as required)
Book Hajj Packages with Us
Online Umrah understands the true relevance of performing Hajj for all the Islamic people. Concerning the same, we make you feel peaceful from the inside by arranging a convenient Hajj package based on your diverse travel requirements. Here, we make sure every single Muslim pilgrim finds it affordable, convenient, and enjoyable to perform the sacred act of Hajj in the company of near and dear ones. We believe in offering optimum customer satisfaction with the assistance of performing Hajj, providing luxurious accommodation, and budget-friendly Makkah and Madinah transportation facilities. Simply believe in us to fulfill your Hajj travel journey with ease.
- We ensure sincerity, security, and a comfortable travel experience for religious explorers.
- We have more than two decades of experience and successfully making Umhra travel.
- The pilgrims traveled with us so far experiencing a sense of spirituality and completeness.
- We are a certified and reliable Hajj travel agency working for the betterment of pilgrims.
- For us, every single religious traveler and his/her requirements are important.
- Our secure and flexible payment policy ensures affordable Hajj package deals.
