Caution

The importance of early and adequate preparation of Hajj cannot be over-emphasized. There is a considerable investment of money, time, and physical effort required for the Pilgrimage to be fulfilling and meaningful during the Hajj. Information has to be collected, itineraries must be worked out, and documents have to be readied. You will need certain vaccinations for the issuance of a Hajj visa. Vaccinations should be taken according to the guidelines and requirements for travel to Saudi Arabia for performing hajj.

Documentation should be completed before leaving for hajj according to the rules and regulations of Saudi Arabia to avoid any sort of mishap. Great deal of physical effort during Hajj will be required as the constant crush thousands of other pilgrims, trying to perform the same rites at the same time in limited spaces and very hot weather, compounds the demands on the physical conditioning and mental toughness. Proper medications should be taken before leaving for Hajj as gastrointestinal and respiratory infections are very common during Hajj. People from all over the world bring with them all kinds of infections, and the unavoidable closeness of the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims facilitates easy spread of these illnesses.

Take enough changes of clothes to make your stay comfortable, but be careful not to overburden yourself with unnecessary clothes. In the hot Saudi Arabian weather, one set of clothes lasts only a day. There is no real need for you to carry items of food with you before leaving for Hajj as everything is readily available in Saudi Arabia at a reasonable cost. Saudi authorities do not allow perishable food items to be brought into the country in significant quantities anyway. Things like multi-blade pocket knife, can opener, nail clipper, small scissors, tooth brush, tooth paste, disposable razors, shaving cream, small mirror, comb, toilet paper, napkins, soap plastic soap dish, small shampoo bottle, deodorant, chap stick, small Vaseline, tooth picks should be carried before leaving for Hajj.

BOOKINGS

We strongly advice that every pilgrim learn and understand how to perform the Hajj prior to making a booking with us and obey the tour operator's rules and conditions throughout the journey. The booking form must be completed, signed and dated. All the necessary documents and a deposit cheque must be submitted with booking form. The balance of the sum is payable prior to departure.

PAYMENTS

Any outstanding payment must be paid prior to departure. CANCELATIONS Should you need to cancel your booking once it has been accepted, please inform us immediately. In case of cancelations the only option is to send an alternative in your stead. Only air tickets are refundable the Hajj package is 100% non-refundable. If you cannot provide us with an alternative you would have to forego the entire amount of the Hajj package.

VISA AND TICKETS

No liability is accepted for visa refusal by Saudi Consulate. You have to pay the charges incurred. Faith Tours Ltd will not be liable for any airline flight delays or cancellations. Travels details and Hajj itinerary are subject to confirmation and may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

ACCOMMODATION

All accommodation are shared unless specified at the time of booking. We are not liable for any loss of personal valuables.
The star rating of the hotels are in accordance with Saudi Ministry of Trade standards. The distances advertised are as shown in official licences.
Tents in Mina and Arafat are provided by mualim.

HEALTH

We are not liable any pilgrim falling ill due to the physical demand of the Hajj. Health services are provided free by the Hajj Ministry.

Things to take on Hajj

Essentials

• Two pairs of Ihram (1 is provided by us)
• Prayer mat
• Dua and Ziyarat book
• Good quality sleeping bag
• Passport photocopy (Incase of loss)
• Money (take enough for the journey, take travellers cheques)
• Money Belt
• Prescribed Medicines

Clothing

• Night wear
• Pack light but have enough changes of clothes owing to the hot weather
• Bath towel & small towel
• Pair of Sandals
• Carry bag for Sandals (for ease of carrying)

Others

• Travelling bag for Mina & Arafat
• Small bag for holding pebbles
• Snacks & water for Jeddah Airport (provided by us)
• Unlocked phone
• Buy pay-as-you-go SIM in Saudia Arabia