The Hijaz Journey

According to numbers by Saudi Arabia’s general statistics authority, the Umrah pilgrims almost reached the digit of 20 million in the year 1438 A.H. The percentage of the domestic pilgrims was 46.9% and 53.1% foreigners Umrah Pilgrims visited the Grand Mosque, as per record of Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The increased number of the Umrah pilgrims from abroad has made it difficult to find an economical residence at Makkah with good rating and pricing. Also, the location of the Hotel is the most important thing as most of the Pilgrims are unable to walk the long distances. Although there is a nice shuttle service available for the pilgrims yet it will be more convenient to stay closer to Haram so that one+ can perform the rituals with ease. Also, it is very delightful to have a look at Holy Kabbah again and again. According to trip-advisor, there are 414 hotels in Makkah. Finding a good hotel depends on many factors and varies from person to person but few things are in common i.e. rat...

All the Muslims around the world possess an utmost wish to have a blessed journey of Hejaz, at least once in their life. For this purpose, millions of Muslims travel towards Makkah and Medinah every year to perform Hajj and Umrah. As the Hajj can be performed once a year, therefore the number of pilgrims leaving for the Umrah is in billion. Today, we are going to discuss some basic aspects and rules of performing Umrah as most of the pilgrims are leaving for the spiritual journey for the first time. Please keep in mind that all the rituals of Umrah are performed in Makkah and it is not obligatory to visit Medinah. But it can’t be imagine leaving the Hejaz before visiting the Holy city of the Prophet (P.B.U.H). The Difference between Hajj and Umrah: Although, Hajj & Umrah are both the Islamic pilgrimages yet there is a difference between them due to their importance and method of observance. Islam has five basic pillars and Hajj is one of them. Also, it is obligatory for every ...