When should Hajj be performed?

Within the Islamic calendar, Hajj is performed between 8th to 12th of Dhul Hijjah – the last month of the Islamic year. These days Hajj pilgrims travel to Makkah by air, sea, and land during the days and weeks prior to the pilgrimage period.

Is the hajj expensive?

Going for Hajj can be an expensive experience for most people, especially from countries with lower average incomes. Every year, millions of Muslims depart for the Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. However, a trip to Saudi Arabia, including a flight and hotel, can be expensive.

How much does going to Hajj cost?

it costs around 4000 usd to 5,000 USD if you choose a governt hajj but privately haj is expensive and may cost your around 5,000 to 20,000 USD.

When can I apply for Hajj 2020?

Hajj Application form can be submitted from February 25th 2020 to March 6th 2020. Branches will remain open on February 29th 2020 and March 1st 2020 (Saturday & Sunday) for collection of hajj applications.

Hajj has to take place between the eighth and 13th days of the month of “Dhul-Hijjah,” the 12th month of the Islamic calendar year. If the same pilgrimage is carried out at any other time of year it is called Umrah.

Can you do Hajj any time of year?

Hajj is an annual religious pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken each year by 2-3 million people. This year Hajj occurs from approximately July 17, 2021 to July 22, 2021. Umrah is a pilgrimage that can be completed at any time of the year.

When does the month of Hajj take place?

The pilgrimage occurs during the last month of the Islamic year, called “Dhul-Hijjah” (i.e. “The Month of Hajj “). The pilgrimage rites occur during a 5-day period, between the 8th – 12th days of this lunar month.

What to say to someone going for Hajj journey?

Hajj and Umrah are indeed blessed invitations by Allah SWT Himself and an honor bestowed by Him, for any Muslim man or woman. It is not only a journey and the holy ritual that is very much esteemed, but also the Hajj journey itself with the sole intention of Ibadah (an act of worship) and to seek forgiveness for the past sins.

When do you need to get new passport for Hajj?

As when traveling to any foreign country, you will want to have your passports, travel documents, tickets, and so forth sorted out well in advance. Keep in mind that national governments can sometimes be slow to issue new passports when old ones expire. The Hajj occurs from the 8th to the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.

What are the rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage?

The Hajj is a real pilgrimage – a journey, with rites and rituals to be done along the way. You begin at a place just outside Mecca called the Miqat, or entry station to the Hajj. There you bathe, put on the Ihram (the special white clothes), make the intention for Umra and begin reciting the Talbiya Du’a (prayer).