Hajj Category B from Delhi

The main Hajj rituals are completed over 5 to 6 days, but most pilgrims stay in Saudi Arabia for 10???15 days depending on their package.

The main Arkan of Hajj are Ihram, Standing at Arafat (Wuquf), Tawaf Al-Ifadah, and Sa'i between Safa and Marwah.

Ihram is the sacred state a pilgrim enters before performing Hajj. Pilgrims wear simple white clothing and follow special rules until certain rituals are completed.

Hajj packages usually include 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels in Makkah and Madinah, depending on the package selected.

Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is compulsory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically and financially able. 

1. Make Your Intention (Niyyah)

Begin your Hajj with a sincere intention to perform it only for the sake of Allah.

2. Enter the State of Ihram

Wear Ihram before reaching the Miqat and recite the Talbiyah.

3. Perform Tawaf

Walk around the Holy Kaaba seven times in Masjid Al-Haram.

4. Perform Sa'i

Walk seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.

5. Stay in Mina

On 8th Dhul Hijjah, travel to Mina and spend the day in prayer.

6. Stand at Arafat

On 9th Dhul Hijjah, spend the day in Arafat making Dua and asking Allah for forgiveness.

7. Stay at Muzdalifah

After sunset, travel to Muzdalifah, pray, rest overnight, and collect pebbles.

8. Perform Rami

Throw pebbles at Jamrat al-Aqabah in Mina to symbolize rejecting evil.

9. Offer Qurbani

If required, perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) according to your Hajj type.

10. Shave or Trim Your Hair

Men shave or trim their hair, while women cut a small portion of their hair.

11. Perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah

Return to Makkah and perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah and Sa'i (if required).

12. Complete Rami and Farewell Tawaf

Continue Rami on the following days, then perform Tawaf Al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf) before leaving Makkah.

Yes. Most hotels and public places provide internet access. You can also purchase a Saudi SIM card for local calls and data.

Saudi Arabia can be very hot. Drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, and avoid direct sunlight whenever possible.

Tawaf is walking around the Holy Kaaba seven times in worship and devotion to Allah.

Mina is a sacred valley near Makkah where pilgrims stay in air-conditioned tents and perform important Hajj rituals.

Carry Ihram clothes, passport, medicines, comfortable footwear, toiletries, power bank, umbrella, prayer mat, and essential personal items.