Hajj Information

Alsalam Tours Hajj Packages

1430H/2009

 Under the guidance of Sayed Mohammad Al Qazwini

Package 1:

  1. Reside in Medina for 3-4 nights in Sufraa Al Huda Hotel near the Prophet’s (S) masjid from November 14-17, with a two meal open buffet.
  2. Visits to religious and historic sites in Medina.
  3. Travel from Medina to Mecca by air-conditioned buses on November 18.
  4. Reside in Mecca in Palestine Hotel (5 star hotel) near Masjid al-Harram from 1-14 Zul Hijjah, with a daily open buffet for two meals.
  5. Return from Jeddah to USA on December 01, 2009.
  6. The cost of the trip is $6,500.

           

 

Package 2:

  1. Reside in Medina for 3-4 nights in Sufraa Al Huda Hotel near the Prophet’s (S) masjid from November 14-17, with a two meal open buffet.
  2. Visits to religious and historic sites in Medina.
  3. Travel from Medina to Mecca by air-conditioned buses on November 18.
  4. Reside in a building in al aziziah from 1-14 Zul Hijjah with three meals daily.
  5. Return from Jeddah to USA on December 01, 2009.
  6. The cost of the trip is $5,500.

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All dates may vary by one or two days.

 

 

For those interested in visiting Syria, there will be a $200 charge. Please let us know upon registration. Departure date from USA to Syria will be on November 11, 2009.

 

Travel Documentations Required:

  1. Valid passport for six months
  2. Meningitis vaccination
  3. Two recent passport size photos with a white background
  4. Sign limited liability contract (found on website)
  5. Each traveler must complete a typed visa application (found on website)
  6. Women under 45 must be accompanied by a muhram

 

Hajj Packages Includes:

  1. Visa Services
  2. Educational program throughout the trip
  3. Arrangements for animal sacrifice (Quarbani)

 

Not Included in package:

  1. Saudi government, Hajj Mutawef fee $274.40 (made out to Unified Agents Office)
  2. Non-refundable transportation coupon for bus services
  3. Approximate cost of animal sacrifice: $100 

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Program and Schedule for Trip


Preparation for Travel:

  1. Passport and ticket
  2. Put your name and address on your bags
  3. Arrive to the airport three hours before departure
  4. Call airline to confirm flight time and arrange for veggie meals

 

Program in Medina:

  1. 3-4 night stay at Sufraa Al Huda Hotel. The hotel is 100 meters from the Holy Prophet’s (S) masjid.
  2. Lecture will be given by Imam Mohammad Al Qazwini in regards to hajj rituals.
  3. Tour of holy sites in Medina such as:

-          Masjid al Qiblataeen: where the Qiblah was changed to Kaba

-          Masjid Qiba: The first masjid that was built in Islam, where the Prophet waited for Imam Ali (A) and the Fawatm before entering Medina.

-          Uhud Mountain: where Hamza (A) and the shuhada of Uhud are buried.

-          Al Baqi’e: where Imam Hassan Al Mujtaba (A), Imam Zain Al Abideen (A), Imam Mohammad Al Baqir (A), and Imam Jafar As Sadiq (A) are buried.

 

Program in Mecca:

  1. Depart from Medina to Masjid Al Shajarah, where the niyyat of hajj will be made and the ihram will be worn.
  2. Trip from Medina to Mecca will take about 6-8 hours, depending on traffic.
  3. Upon arrival get settled in the hotel, drop off luggage then head to the Hara’m to perform Umrat al Tamatu’aa, comprised of Tawaf, salat al Tawaf, Saiee between Safa and Marwaa, and taqseer (shortening) of hair.
  4. Every pilgrim will have an ID card that has the address of the hotels in each city in case you get lost.
  5. Tour of the city of Mecca will be given during the first week to visit the surrounding holy sites.
  6. Religious lectures will be given.
  7. Keep in mind the streets will be very crowded, always try to stay with a member from the group.

 

**Schedule and rituals for Arafat, Muna, and Muzdalafah will be provided in Mecca.

 

  1. Try to keep with you the obligatory actions of hajj and the necessary dua’s in case you are lost or separated from the group, then you know what to do without losing time.
  2. On the last day, departure from Mecca to Jeddah should be 12 hours before your plane departs. There will be many stops and delays along the way, please be prepared to wait.

 

In order for this trip to be truly one of your most influential and extraordinary lifetime experiences, we need to all work together and with the group. The trip is short it is only 20 days long, there are many obligations, rules, and actions that must be followed accordingly; thus, your patience is needed at all times and we thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.