HAJJ EXPRESS 2018 5 STARS

From10 August to 28 August 2018

Accommodation

3 nights in Pullman Zamzam Hotel (5 Stars) - Madinah. Breakfast & Dinner
4 nights in Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah (5 Stars) - Makkah. Breakfast & Dinner
5 nights in Air-condition tents in Mena- Mena. Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
2 nights in Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah (5 Stars) - Makkah. Breakfast & Dinner
2 nights in Crown Town Hotel Jeddah (4 Stars) - Jeddah. Breakfast & Dinner

Features

HAJJ PACKAGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
All women under 45 years old need to certify their marriage certificate and children under 18 years old need to certify their birth certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and notarize their document by a notary. We can do it for you by charging $170 to notarize and certify document from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ottawa.
Departure-Return date and time are tentative (subject to change)
According to Saudi Government new regulations. Starting from 2017 an additional 2200 Saudi Riyal will be applicable to everyone going to hajj or umrah for the second time. People going for the first time starting from 2017 will not have to pay 2200 SAR (around 815 CAD).
Permanent Residents should photocopy both sides of PR card and stamp photocopy from a notary and from The Ministry of Foreign Afairs.
All original passports and documents must be delivered maximum 15th of Ramadan for the visa to be processed.
FICAV (O.P.C) 0.10% Consumer Protection)

Services Included

5 Days meals (Mina & Arafat)
Air conditioned tents in Mina & Arafat.
Accommodations in Mina and Arafah in air-conditioned tents. Snacks & beverages will be served.
Air-conditioned busses.
Transportation will be in air-conditioned busses.
Arrival and Departure for all Hajj passengers will be From Hajj Terminal at Jeddah airport
Courier Fees
Covers all fees paid to the courier including sending your passports to the Saudi Consulate and collect them back.
Medina First
Saudi bank draft (MOTAWIF)
Visa Processing Fees
Breakfast & Dinner (Open Buffet)
Qorbani fee (ZABIHA)
No Aziziah Building
All Transfer from Medina Airport to Hotel/Makkah/Jeddah Airport are Included
Visit Historical sites in Madinah
Ihram Included

Ihram white dress for men and rug prayer for women.
Air fare included
flight with Turkish airwayes

Optional Services Available

$1,000 / Per Person Vancouver Calgary Edmo $1000.00 extra per person for flight connection

Flights

MONTREAL to ISTANBUL on Turkish Airlines Departs: 8/10/2018 Arrives: 8/11/2018
ISTANBUL to MEDINAH on Turkish Airlines Departs: 8/12/2018 Arrives: 8/12/2018
JEDDAH to ISTANBUL on Turkish Airlines Departs: 8/28/2018 Arrives: 8/28/2018
ISTANBUL to MONTREAL on Turkish Airlines Departs: 8/28/2018 Arrives: 8/28/2018

Itinerary

DAY 0 DEPARTURE FROM CANADA

Gateway from Canada: Flight and Time subject to change. Estimate departure from Canada 28 th of Thul Qi'dah (10th August 2018).

-Arrival to Medina Airport on 1 th of Zulhija (12th of August 2018).

Please make sure you do what applies to you before departure from Canada:

Have your passport, vaccination, & bank draft in hands.
Please be at the airport 4 hours prior to departure time.
Wear your Picture ID card and have luggage tag on
Have your medicine, valuables and other necessities in your carry-on bag
Luggage allowed 2 bags 23 kg / 1 carry on 7kg

DAY 1-4 ARRIVING TO MADINAH

-Check-in At Zamzam Pullman Hotel - Madinah Located on the first line of the holy Haram,

300 meters away from the Prophet’s Mosque.You are going to stay for 3 nights and4 days from 1 Zul hija to 4th of Thul Hijjah (12 th of August until 15th of August 2018).

-Daily praying in Prophet`s Mosque.

-Visit Islamic site in Madinah on August 13th 2018

Zamzam Pullman Hotel - Madinah

DAY 5-8 GOING TO MAKKAH

Travel from Medina to Makkah by bus on 4th of Thul Hijjah (15th of August 2018) at 11:00 AM.

Check-in at swiss almaqam Hotel,(clock tow building ) it is about 1 min away from the Holy Mosque (Al Masjid Al-Haram) 24-hours front desk service and spacious guest rooms.

Accommodation from 15th of August until 25th of August 2018 (4th of Thul Hijjah till 14th of Thul Hijjah) with air conditionner.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

The rooms have modern furnishing and a seating area with satellite TV each room. Includes a private bathroom.

The rooms are going to be available from 15th of August until 25th August including during Manasik.

DAY 8-13 GOING TO MINA

- Ihram for hajj : Leaving to Mina on Midnight of 7th of Thul Hijjah evening (18th of August 2018) where you will spend one night in the tent.

-Before leaving To Mina on night of 7th of Thul Hijjah, consider the following:

Accommodation in Mina (Air conditioned tents)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner 5 days in Mina and Arafat will be served
Over night in Mina till early morning 9th of Thul Hijjah Arafat day
Prepare your important belongings and necessities for you to take to Mina and Arafat
Travel light and have only your important items that you will use during your stay in Mina & Arafat (medicine, valuables and other necessities – One small carry-on is recommended)
Sleeping bag is recommended
Leave the rest of your luggage in your room.

DAY 11 GOING TO ARAFAT

-Departure to Arafat. Arafat day 9 Thul Hijja (20 th of August 2018)

Arafat day is the most essential function of Hajj rituals. Every minute of your stay in Arafat is to be spent only for Tasbeeh and Zikr. Shortly before noon, stand under the open sky asking Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala for Forgiveness, Mercy and Blessing for yourself, your parents, your entire families and fellow Muslims. Ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala for the acceptance of your hajj.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be served, as well as snacks, fruits and refreshments will be available all day around.

-After sunset, buses will depart for Muzdalifah.

-Upon arrival in Muzdalifa offer Salat-ul-Magrib and Isha in the Valley of Muzdalifa (If you prefer, you can collect pebbles for Ramii)

-First buses will leave to Mena at 2:00 AM (A Fatwa recommends that women, sick and elderly people could leave early in the morning). For those who wish to stay longer in Muzdalifa, second buses will be leaving to Mena after Fajr prayer bus delayed is normal (walking 30 min to Mena)

Please note there are no tents and very limited facilities in Muzdalifah. Need your sleeping bags.

Arafah Mountain

Muzdalifah

DAY 12 FIRST DAY OF THE FEAST

-Eid Day 10 Thul Hijja (21th of August 2018) : In the early morning we will be going back to Mena, inshaallah, where you will be staying for three nights. Hotel in Makkah is available till 14 Thul Hijja (15th of September 2016). In Mena, you will perform Ramii (Aqabah), then Qurbani and Cut or Shave your hair. -Breakfast and dinner will be served. In addition, snacks, fruits and refreshments will be available at all times.

Shetan Stoning (Rami Jamarat)

DAY13 GOING TO MAKKAH

You will leave Mina on the 12th of Thul Hijja (23 of august 2018)
Check-in swiss al maqam hotel ( at Clock Tower Building) which is about 1 min away from the Holy Mosque (Al Masjid Al-Haram) for 2 nights. Check out will be on 25th of august 2018. It offers 24-hours front desk service and spacious guest rooms, with air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.
The rooms have modern furnishings and a seating area with satellite TV each room. Includes a private bathroom. Breakfast & diner included.

DAY 15 GOING TO JEDDAH

Jeddah

Transfer to Jeddah City by bus where you are going to stay for 2 night (25th of August 2018to 27 august )
Check-in at Crown Town Hotel. It offers 24-hours front desk service and spacious guest rooms.
with air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.
The rooms have modern furnishings and a seating area with satellite TV each room. Includes a private bathroom. Breakfast & diner included.

Crown Town Hotel in Jeddah Alhamra area close to Red Sea Cornish & breakfast & diner included