Here are the key Islamic holidays and special days for Muslims during 2024 and 2025: 2024 Islamic Holidays Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj: February 7, 2024 (Wednesday) Ramadan Begins: March 11, 2024 (Monday) Laylatul Qadr: April 5, 2024 (Friday) Eid al-Fitr: April 10, 2024 (Wednesday) Dhul Hijjah: June 8 – July 7, 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage: June...Read More
Executive Summary This report analyzes the tour package offerings for Hajj 2024-2025, focusing on premium and luxury categories. The company has demonstrated significant growth, serving 5,002 pilgrims across 25 countries in the previous year, with plans to expand to 32 countries and reach 7,000 pilgrims in the upcoming season. Package Categories 1. Luxury Category A....Read More
The Shafi’i and Hanafi schools are two of the four major Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence. These schools exhibit different approaches to interpreting and applying the fundamental sources of Islam. These differences manifest in various areas, from acts of worship to daily life practices. Below is a list of significant practical differences between the Shafi’i...Read More
In the context of Hajj, the sacrifices made are categorized into two types: Hedy and Udhiyye. The key differences between these two types of sacrifices are as follows: Hedy: Definition: Hedy refers to the sacrifice made in relation to Hajj within the sacred boundaries (Haram) surrounding the Kaaba. Purpose: This sacrifice is intended as a...Read More
Umrah is an Islamic act of worship that involves visiting the Kaaba and performing specific rituals. In Arabic, Umrah means to visit. As a religious term, Umrah is defined as visiting the House of Allah (Beytullah) while in a state of ihram and performing sa’y between Safa and Marwah. Unlike Hajj, Umrah can be performed...Read More
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for every Muslim who meets certain conditions at least once in their lifetime. Hajj involves visiting specific sacred locations (the Kaaba and its surroundings) at specific times (the months of Shawwal, Dhu al-Qi’dah, and Dhu al-Hijjah) in a specific manner (in accordance with...Read More
The resources you’ve provided primarily focus on how to perform the Umrah rituals rather than common mistakes. However, based on the available information, here are some crucial points to consider and potential mistakes to avoid during your Umrah visit:Ihram:Non-compliance with Ihram prohibitions: After entering Ihram, certain prohibitions apply, such as applying perfume, shaving, cutting nails,...Read More
Various aspects of the challenges faced during Umrah and Hajj and their solutions are discussed in different sources.Spiritual Preparation and Information:One of the main challenges is that pilgrims often lack adequate knowledge about Umrah and Hajj rituals, which can lead to incorrect practices and hinder a complete spiritual experience.As a solution, pre-Hajj and Umrah seminars...Read More
Though there isn’t definitive information in the sources on the best time for Umrah, there are some helpful pointers. Unlike Hajj, Umrah can be performed any time of the year. However, factors like weather, crowd levels, and budget should be considered when planning your Umrah journey.Weather Conditions:Mecca and Medina have desert climates, with extremely high...Read More
While the resources you provided do not directly emphasize the importance of charity and mutual support during Hajj and Umrah, they highlight the spiritual dimension of these rituals and the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation among Muslims. In this context, we can infer that charity and mutual support hold significant value during the Hajj and...Read More
