Hajj: 2025
Overview
Hajj by definition means “to overcome“. It is a religious obligation and a sacred pilgrimage to the epicenter of the world to meet at the House of your Creator – Allah (SWT).
Regarding the significance of this meeting, Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’ān:
“Pilgrimage to the (Sacred) House is a debt Mankind owes to Allah.”
There are 4 primary virtues one receives for performing the Hajj:
- Absolvement of one’s Obligation
- Forgiveness of one’s Sins
- Prosperity in one’s Life
- Reward in the Hereafter
In regards to the prophetic virtues,
the Prophet (SAW) said:
“The only reward for an accepted Hajj is Paradise.”
“Follow up between the Hajj and ‘Umrah, because certainly succession between the two of them increases the life span and dispels poverty and sins as fire removes impurities.”
Join us in this Blessed Pilgrimage for an Experience of a Lifetime
HAJJ 2025:
New Process
This year, the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah (Saudi Arabia) has appointed a number of local companies in Saudi Arabia that will be authorized to organize and provide Hajj packages for Pilgrims travelling from across the Western Countries. Prospective Pilgrims will now book a Hajj package supplied by one of the authorized companies via Nusuk (i.e. Official Online Hajj Portal).
Hajj packages will NO longer be sold by any Foreign Travel Agency, NOR will payments be collected by them.
In addition, experienced Hajj Guides will be employed to provide ONLY Educational, Spiritual, and Supplementary Logistical support to the Pilgrims.
Our Role
We are pleased to announce our approval as Hajj Guides between our Pilgrimage Head Office “Arafa Hajj & Umrah” and the Nusuk Authorized Agency “Rawaf Mina“, in order to provide supplementary support and guidance to US Pilgrims. In this manner, you will be able to join a Local Group from here throughout the course of your entire journey.
Our Role as Hajj Guides is to provide ONLY Educational, Spiritual, and Supplementary Logistical support to the Pilgrims during the course of the Journey.
Who is Rawaf Mina?
Rawaf Mina is one of the authorized Hajj Service Providers that have been operating for over 30 years. They are a reputable Hajj organization, staffed by a diverse team of professionals from various sectors, dedicated to comprehensively understanding and fulfilling the requirements and needs of Hajj Pilgrims. They have experience in serving Pilgrims from the continents of Europe, America, and Australia.
Why Rawaf Mina?
Rawaf Mina is the right decision:
- They have decades of experience in serving Hajj pilgrims.
- They have an excellent track record.
- They are passionate about integrity and quality of service.
- They have a pilgrim-centric mindset.
- They have the financial capacity to successfully deliver such a project.
What packages will be offered?
Rawaf Mina will offer a variety of Hajj packages that will suit a range of budgets including Shifting and Non-Shifting. They will offer a range of various durations within the packages on offer will be, such as:
– 10 days,
– 14 days,
– 18 days.
They will offer a wide range of accommodation levels to suit all budgets including Double, Triple and Quad occupancy, among a range of high-quality hotels in Makkah and Madinah.
By booking with Rawaf Mina, pilgrims will be located in Mina within the tents in the European camps (Moaisem).
Further package details will be available on the Rawaf Mina website soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why should I join a Hajj Caravan from Here?
We are here to provide supplementary support and guidance to US Pilgrims. In this manner, you will be able to join Our Local Group throughout the course of your entire journey. We will contact you as soon as Hajj packages are ready. - Should I wait to Register for Hajj?
NO. We advise you start your Application process for Hajj ASAP. Dedicated Time is required by you to upload your travel documents and fill out your personal information. - Is there an age limit to perform Hajj this year?
The minimum age for anyone to participate in Hajj this year is 12, there is no upper age limit. - Are Non-US passport holders who are PR Card Holder able to perform Hajj this year?
As long as you are Permanent Resident ( PR Card Holder ) you will be eligible to perform Hajj subject to the Rules of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. - Will a lottery system be in operation this year?
There will NOT be a lottery system in operation. Bookings will be accepted on a First-Come First-Served basis. - How can US Expats perform Hajj this year?
All packages will include flights out of the US. Once a package is booked on Nusuk, US Expats may request to exclude flights from the package. This request may be subject to approval. - How will payment be collected?
There will be various methods of payment to Nusuk, including debit/credit card payments and bank transfer. We advise registering with an online bank that may provide much better exchange rates and reduced or no transaction charges. - Will any vaccinations be required?
It will be mandatory to be vaccinated against meningitis (ACWY) and Covid-19 (both doses). - Are Hajj packages available for booking?
Packages cannot be booked until they are released on the Official Nusuk platform.
In the meantime, we advise the reviewing the following sources to be updated with the latest information:
– For more information on Rawaf Mina visit: https://haj.rawafmina.sa/en
– Create an account on Nusuk: https://hajj.nusuk.sa/.
Further guidance is available at this link:
https://hajj.nusuk.sa/media
