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Welcome to theGuests of ALLAH

HAJ COMMITTEE OF INDIA

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Every Selected pilgrim

must attend training

camps Organized by UT /

SHC (State/UT Haj

Committee)

Write details of Training Camp Attended in Health & Training Card (HAT Card).

Training Compulsory

Make use of guidelines periodically issued by

Central & State committee

Haj entails many difficulties physically & mentally.

Lot of patience( SABR ) required.

Memorize duas to be recited during Haj period.

Collect detailed information in respect of Haj-e-

Tamattu, Haj-e-Qiran & Haj-e-Ifrad.

Daily Walk intensively, walk through crowded

places, take care of yourself, your companion &

your belongings from crowd.

PREPARATION FOR HAJ

Perfect your Namaz. Learn Namaz-e-Janazah.

Please teach Lady pilgrims how to offer

congregational prayers. How to join congregational

prayers in between and how to complete the

prayers.

Learn to use Lifts, Escalators and Western Toilets.

Go to nearby shopping Malls / Complexes if

available in your town to learn to use them.

Prepare Baggage as specified

by Haj Committee of India

( HCOI ) as under:-

44 Kg Check-in Baggage

2 Suit cases of hard material

of total size 158 cm and weight

22 Kg maximum each.

1 Handbag of size 22" x 16" x

8" of 10 Kg maximum

Baggage for Journey

MHF-1234-2-0

Mr. Abdullah

Dongri,4 Null Bazar,

Mumbai-03.

MS, .

9076798698.

Mumbai to Jeddah

Madina to Mumbai

Paint your information like Name,

Cover number on your above

baggage to avoid being misplaced.

NOT ALLOWED BAGGAGE

GSM mobile phones: SIM

cards are available for 5-20

saudi riyals.

Safe wallet or Waist Belt

Wallet for safely carrying

documents, currency etc.

Woolen Clothes for

protection from cold.

Woolen or leather socks for

protecting your feet.

Necessary Items during Haj period

2 pairs of Slippers and a Bag to carry.

Extra glasses, if wearing, so that thee

other can be used in case of loss or

damage.

Sun glasses: To protect your eyes

from intensive sunlight & reflections.

Nylon rope: 10 meters for drying

clothes & raising with curtain to

maintain Hijab.

First Aid Kit/Box: Arrange and take

First Aid box with the help of your

doctors containing necessary

medicines for common cold,

infections, allergy, headache,

bodyache, fever etc.

Those suffering from Diabetes,

Blood Pressure, etc are advised to

discuss with their doctor and keep

sealed medicines alongwith

prescriptions. Those persons who

have undergone major operations

or suffering from major disease are

advised to keep their medical

papers with them

(Remember custom officers are

permitted to investigate your

baggage anytime till boarding

the aircraft.)

Raw or cooked meals (veg or

non-veg)

Any oil product

Do not accept any luggage or

goods from unknown person

for delivery in Saudi Arbia.

Restricted /Banned Articles

Arms & ammunition, gun-powder, match

box, lighter, explosive chemicals, etc.

All types of intoxicants including

medicines of this nature, opium,

khaskhas, morphine, cocain, etc.

Poisonous or semi-poisonous materials.

Items that are against ethics or forbidden

in Islam.

Pornographic material like video. Any

item which has symbol cross i.e. (+)

All big sized photographs/paintings for

commercial purpose.

Fake firearm toys.

Items which bore Government emblem.

Any material which is non-islamic and

against the Saudi Govt.

Any item that bore Jewish Emblem.

Any item that propagate smoking.

Black coloured tasbeeh of glass beads or plastic beads.

Wild animals, birds, any item made up of ivory,

musk, skin of reptiles etc.

Carry Foreign Currency as per rules.

Do not carry Indian currency more than Rs.7500/-.

1. Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV)

At least 10 days before

departure pilgrims are

required to take Vaccine and

get its entry done in Health &

Training (HAT) card.

All Pilgrims are required to take

OPV at least Six weeks before

the expected departure and get

it entered in HAT card.

Vaccination

All prilgrims are required to get vaccinated, get the details

entered in Health & Training (HAT) card along with medical

history and to carry it.

2. Meningitis Vaccination

Health Ministry of

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

recommends pilgrims

to get Influenza

Vaccination who are

suffering from Chest

Diseases, Diabetes, Liver

or Kidney diseases, etc.

Get the details of

diseases / current

treatment entered into

Health & Training (HAT)

card and keep the same

in your hand bag.

3. Influenza Vaccination

Towards Embarkation point

Before departure get all the details of reporting & flight

dates, keep ready the Departure Intimation card issued

by Central Haj Committee in your bag safely.

Departure Intimation card,

Those pilgrims who do not receive the

Departure Intimation card, are required to

contact State Haj committee or get the

flight information from internet, take a

printout and keep it with other required

documents

Pilgrims are required to report to the Departure Point 2 days

before scheduled flight date.

Check List

Necessary Documents required at the Embarkation point.

1. Departure Intimation Card (Flight Information)

2. Original Pay-in Slip

3. Health & Training Card (HAT)

After completion of booking formalities

passport, steel bracelet, ID Cards etc, will

be handed over to pilgrims by Haj

Committee Officers.

At Embarkation Point your are also given

Boarding Passes for onward Journey &

return Journey. Please check name & other

details printed on it. Please keep safely the

Return Boarding Pass for Your return

Journey.

Distribution of Passports.

Check the details of

documents received, in case

of any discrepancy contact

State Haj Committee office.

Get two photo copies of

passport and boarding passes

to be kept with other

documents securely.

Check List

1. Passport

2. Boarding passes

3. ID Card

4. Steel Bracelet

5. Health & Training Card

(HAT)

Passport having pasted sticker

containing details of Moalliim,

accommodation and ID card will be

handed over at the embarkation point

In case your flight is to Jeddah, keep the Ihram & Slippers

ready in your handbag.

Wear normal clothes in case your flight is to Madina.

Do not keep any sharp items in your hand bag like

scissors, nail cutter, knife, sarota (Betel nut cracker).

Towards Airport

In case check-in is done at Haj

House, pilgrims are required to

obtain Baggage Tag and keep

them safely. Get Riyals from the

counter and check the amount

before leaving the counter. Put on

Ihram.

In case check-in is done at Airport

with facility of Ihram, pilgrims are

required to report 5 hours before

scheduled time.

At the Airport luggage will be

screened first hence do not

keep any restricted material in

your luggage. Also do not keep

any packed electronic items,

you may be charged with

Customs Duty.

Do not keep any valuable / important items required like

passport, Boarding Passes, HAT card, ID card, important

documents and necessary medicines in check-in Baggage.

After check-in your immigration will be done, get your

immigration form filled, sign the documents with same

signature as that appears in passport. Check for

immigration stamp on the passport at the counter itself, if it is

not there inform immigration officer then and there.

After immigration get the riyals from bank counter, check the

amount before leaving the counter and keep it safely. Please

do not keep Riyals all in one Bag or with one person.

After moving into security hold area,

use toilets/rest rooms, perform

ablution (wudhu), and put on Ihram.

Perform Namaz as per timing.

Proceed for Boarding the flight after

the announcement by the concerned

Airlines.

After entering the flight sit on

the seat provided for you. Keep

your hand bag in the area

provided for it. Tie your seat-belt

when announcement is made.

Make use of tray at the back of

your front seat for eating

meals/foods provided in the

flight. Do not hold the plate in

your hand. Do not keep it below

the seat.

Do not spill water on the flight

floor; it may cause accident as

there are many electrical and

electronic components

installed below the floor.

Make less use of toilets in the flight. Do

not perform ablution (wudhu) in toilet.

Before boarding the plane you get

yourself relieved from all your personal

requirements and perform ablution.

Pilgrims with Ihram should repeat Talbiyah.

Do not offer Namaz in Pathways You may offer in sitting

position.

After nearly 5 hours of flight journey you will reach

Jeddah Airport. Patiently wait till you are instructed to

leave the flight. Pick your hand bags. Board the buses

provided from Flight to Airport Building.

After entering airport building

pilgrims will be vaccinated

for polio in holding area.

Thereafter Immigration will

be done.

You may use toilets/rest

rooms. Perform ablution &

pray.

At Jeddah / Mandina Airport

After immigration collect your baggage from conveyor

belt. Proceed towards screening machine.

Baggage will be checked at the screening machine.

Then proceed towards Indian Haj Mission.

Bus stickers will be pasted on your passport.

Representatives of Indian

Haj Mission will guide

pilgrims toward waiting

area meant for Indians.

Keep your baggage

carefully.

Indian Haj Mission, Jeddah may provide SIM card which

contains all necessary numbers of Haj Mission. Get

acquainted with how to use with this SIM card

Moallim will arrange bus for you. Representatives of Haj Mission

will direct you towards the bus. Ensure that your baggages are

properly kept in the same bus in which you will travel ahead.

Moallim will provide Yellow bracelet & ID card immediately on

boarding the bus or upon reaching your destination.

In case of Misplaced or Lost Baggage

In case of lost baggage, lodge a complaint with Indian Haj Mission

at Airport and get its receipt from them. Keep it safely.

Journey from Jeddah To Makkah

Bus will leave for Makkah from

Jeddah Airport. The 80 Km

distance is normally covered

within 2½ hours. However due

to traffic congestion it may take

more time. Bus will first arrive at

Moallim's Office then to your

building.

Accommodation

Category-wise pilgrims will be taken to their building. The

distance is taken from the outer periphery of Haram Sharif.

No room reservation in

Madina.

The terrain of Makkah

is full of Ups and

downs.

Do not compare

Makkah & Madina

accommodations.

Your bus will arrive at your

building.

Representatives from Moallim

will bring down your baggage.

Collect your baggage and report

to building counter. You will get

keys of the room mentioned on

the passport sticker. Accompany

with fellow pilgrims to your

room.

Each pilgrim is entitled to only

four square meters of space for

himself and his baggage. Iron

cot with Mattress, pillow, Bed

Sheet & Blanket will be made

available.

Drinking water will be supplied on

every floor.

30 pilgrims will share a kitchen

containing filled gas cylinder for

the first time. Refilling of cylinder

has be done by the Pilgrims

themselves at their own expenses

with the assistance of building

supervisor

Every pilgrims has to learn how

to use air-conditioner / Gas

stove and other equipments

with the help of building

supervisor. It will avoid untoward

incident in the building.

12 pilgrims will share a toilet.

A bucket & mug will be

provided in every bathroom.

There will be lift facilities in

every building. Old persons

will be given first preference.

Get the following information from the

building counter before going to perform

Umrah.

1. Location of your building in Makkah Sharif.

2. Nearest road to reach Haram Sharif.

3. Building no. of the Indian Haj Mission.

4. Nearest office of the Indian Haj Mission

from the building.

5. Telephone number of the building.

6. Visiting cards indicating building details and

location Map will be available at the

reception of your building. Collect the same

and distribute among co-pilgrims

Indian Haj Mission, Makkah Mukarrama

Various Sections

1. Co-ordination Cell

2. General Welfare Section

3. Building Welfare section

4. Madina Sharif movement cell

5. Computer Information Centre

6. Computer Reservation Terminal

7. Task Force

8. Lost Property Section

9. Branch Office

10.Head Diagnostic Centre/Hospital

11.Branch Dispensaries

12.Mobile Team

13.Ambulance Service

14.Wheel Chair facilities for weak

pilgrims

Indian banner with branch

office number will be

displayed on your building.

Free medical facilities will be

provided at concerned

branch office.

There will be doctor's mobile

team for serious patients. To

reach doctor's mobile team

you have to request the

nearest branch office.

Pilgrims' complete information

will be available on website of

Consul General of India

(www.cgijeddah.com).

Relatives of pilgrims may get

relevant information by logging

on this Website.

Relatives of pilgrim can get information from State Haj

Committee Office.

Some special Responsibilities of the Moallim

To welcome pilgrims and provide facilities to carry baggage.

Guidance.

To keep passport of each pilgrim in his custudy.

To provide wrist band (Yellow Bracelet) to each pilgrim with relevant

information.

To provide photo ID card.

To guide during Haj period from Makkah to Mina, Mina to Arafat, etc with

travelling facilities.

In case if pilgrim is not satisfied with the Moallim, he can lodge a

complaint in the office of Indian Haj Mission / Indian Desk of South Asian

Mossassa.

Now a days they do not provide assistance in performing Umrah and Haj

(Rituals).

Umrah

If you have decided to perform Haj-e-Tamattu, you have to be in

Ihram from the Embarkation point and after reaching Makkah,

you have to perform Umrah first.

Keep your Yellow bracelet & ID Card along,

while going to Haram to perform Umrah.

Please avoid taking more than

40-50 Saudi Riyals with you to

avoid loss / theft in the crowd.

You may keep your money with

Moallim and take receipt for it, to

avoid loss/theft.

Before proceeding to Haram Sharif approach building counter for

guidance.

Keep in mind the land marks near your building and the way

leading to Haram.

There are 95 gates to enter into Haram Sharif. Remember the

gate number nearest to your way through which you enter. Use

toilets, restroom perform ablution (Wudhu), before going to

Haram Sharif.

Carefully observe the Haram building while entering You will see

Khane Kaaba in front of your eyes no matter from which gate you

enter.

Recite dua on first sight of Khana Kaaba.

Remember the number & colour of

the gate from which you enter the

Mataaf Area.

The Khaane Kaaba has four corners

1) Hajre Aswad , 2) Shami , 3) Iraqi

and 4) Yemini.

You will also see Al-Hatim & Maqam-e-

Ibrahim

There is a green light indicator towards

Hajre Aswad. Move towards that direction.

Take a counter or 7-bead Tasbih to count

circumabulation (Tawaf).

IN STATE OF IHRAM

Do Idtiba. Keep right arm and shoulder not

covered by Ihram.

Turn your chest towards Hajre Aswad after

reaching the green light indicator. Stop

reciting Talbiyah. Recite Tawaf niyyat of

Umrah.

kiss Hajre Aswad, if it is easily done or

perform Istilaam (indicate towards Hijre

Aswad with both the palms). Tawaf

(Circumambulation) around Kaaba.

Male pilgrims shalll observe RAMAL (moving a bit faster) in first three

rounds.

Take care of yourself, your companion & belongings during Tawaaf.

Complete 7 rounds of Tawaf-e-Kaaba

Tawaf can also be performed on 1st, 2nd Floor easily.

After completion of seven rounds of

Tawaf-e-Kaaba, go behind Maqaam-e-

Ibrahim, offer two rakaat (Wajib-e-Tawaaf)

salaah. In case of heavy crowd offer this

salaah anywhere in the Mataaf area. Seek

for sincere repentance.

While facing Khanae Kaaba Drink Zamzam which is available in the

mataaf area end. Recite Duas.

After Istilaam towards Hajre Aswad, proceed towards Safaa

hillock. There are indicators pointing towards Safaa.

Climb the hillock of Safaa. Make

intention (niyyah) for Saee and walk

from Safaa towards Marwah. Now you

completed one round. From Marwah

walk towards Safaa and you completed

two rounds. Like that you make seven

rounds and complete saee at Marwah.

Male pilgrims shall walk quickly

between the green lightened columns

called Meelayene Akhzarain. Female

pilgrims should walk normally.

Saee begins from Safaa hillock and ends at Marwah. During Saee

and Upon completion of seventh round recite choicest Duas.

After Saee, men should get their heads completely shaved or get hair

clipped to the length of the upper third of their finger or a little more.

Both shaving and clipping are permissible for men, though shaving is

preferable. Women are, however, allowed to cut One inch of their

hair. They are forbidden to shave their heads.

After cutting the hair, umrah is complete. The restrictions of Ihram are

finished. Now you can wear regular clothes and lead a normal life.

During Umrah observe cleanliness and follow rules.

During Tawaaf don't offer 2 rakaat Namaz in Hatim.

After Umrah If feasible you may offer salaah in Hatim.

Similarly if the Mataaf area is crowded and it is not

possible to kiss Hajre Aswad, don't kiss. Likewise don't

come near Multazim at the time of heavy rush.

Nafil Tawaaf can be performed till Haj Days.

Make ziyaraat of places such as Mina, Arafat, Muzdalfa,

Jamraat, etc. before actual Haj period to make yourself

familiar with these places.

Be thankful to Allah that He

provided the opportunity for

performing Umrah and lead rest of

your life according to the

Commands of your Creator.

Haj At A Glance

Jeddah Terminal to Makkah Mukarrama: 80 KM

Makkah Mukarrama to Mina: 8 KM

Mina to Arafat: 16 KM walking 4-5 hours

Arafat to Muzdalifa: 9 KM walking 3 hours

Muzdalifa to Mina: 7 KM walking 2 hours

Makkah Mukarrama to Madina Munawarra: 450

KM

Important Movements during Haj

Sr.

No.

Day of

Dhul Hijja

Movement

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

8

9

9/10

10

10

10

10/11

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12

12

Makkah To Mina ( Night Halt)

(Morning) Mina To Arfat

Arfat To Muzdalifa ( Night Halt)

(Morning) Muzdalifa To Mina

Mina To Jamraat & Qurbani

Jamrat To Makkah (for Tawaf-e-Ziyarat)

Makkah To Mina (Night Halt Mina)

(After Zawal)Mina to Jamraat (Night Halt Mina)

Mina to Jamraat

Jamraat to Makka ( Before sunset )

Medical Precautions

1. Please carry

a. HAT card

b. Personal & Special Medicines

c. Medical prescription, Medical/Lab reports/ ECG etc.

d. ID Card

e. Moallim Card , Yellow bracelet

2. Diabetic patients - take care of feet and avoid

wounds.

3. Heart patients, BP patients - avoid physical stress.

4. Avoid drinking Cold Zam Zam. Only Drink “NOT

Cold” to avoid throat, Lung infections.

5. Drink Zam Zam water & fluids. Use

glucose & Electral Powder to prevent Dehydration.

6. Avoid undue exposure to direct Sun Light.

7. Use wet piece of cloth towel over head, neck and ears.

8. Sprinkle water on face frequently.

9. Consult Doctors at Indian dispensaries in Makka, Madina, Mina

and Arafat.

10. Also visit Saudi Hospitals. The Treatment is free.

Towards Mina, Arafat & Muzdalifa

Haj days are of 5 days between 8th to 12th Dhul Hijja.

Pilgrims have to perform the rites of Haj in Mina, Arafat

and Muzdalifa.

For this period pilgrims are required to keep all his/her

necessary requirements in his/her hand bag.

Check List

Necessary Medicines

Warm Clothes

Food items

New dress

One set of Ihram

Map of tent

Tent Card

ID card

Steel Bracelet

Before proceeding toward

Mina get the map of tents from

Indian Haj Mission. Also

pilgrims are advised to get

Tent Card from Moallim.

Before proceeding towards

Mina get the coupons for the

Qurbani (hadi) for 10th Dhul

Hijja from AL-RAJHI Bank /

Saudi post.

In case you wish to do Qurbani yourself make

arrangements before going to Mina.

Pilgrims can also Buy coupons Online from India by

visiting http://www.adahi.org.

WARNING : DO NOT GET CHEATED BY THE VERY CHEAP

RATES OF QURBANI OFFERED BY AGENTS.

Journey to Mina

Observe seriously the instructions

issued by Moallim for Bus arrangement.

Offer Nafil Namaz and make intention

for Haj. After putting on Ihram all the

restrictions of Ihram to be followed.

Pilgrims are required to keep ID Card

& Yellow Bracelet issued by Moallim

and ID Card, Steel Bracelet & Map of

Mina issued by Haj Committee of India.

Journey towards Mina starts from the

night of 8th Dhul Hijja. Buses will come

to your building. Please remember, it is

necessary to go to Mina with the

Moallim arranged bus only.

After reaching Mina, Moallim will make you stay in your tent. Keep

your luggage in your place. Specifically keep tent card with you

whenever you go out of the tent, else you will not be allowed to enter

the tent.

Each pilgrim will be entitled to 2 x 6 ft. space wherein a mattress of

same size with light blanket will be made available.

Facilities like drinking water,

toilet and bathroom will be

available in the tent. Have

patience to wait in long

queues.

After entering the Tent write the pole number of your Tent on the

HCOI ID card and Yellow Bracelet of all your co-pilgrims as

shown below.

Remember landmarks near your tent so that you can easily reach

your tent.

Remember Yellow color Grill is for India and South Asian Countries

8th Dhul Hijja is the first day of Haj. You

have to offer 5 times obligatory prayer in

the tent itself.

Indian Haj Mission office at Mina will be

equipped with medical facilities.

Office of Indian Haj Mission in Meena- during Haj

Indian Haj Pilgrim Assistant Counter

Journey to Arafat and Muzdalifa

After passing 8th Dhul Hijja Day & Night at Mina, next day i.e. on 9th

Dhul Hijja after offering Fajr prayer pilgrims have to go to Arafat. Bus will

be made available in front of your tent by Moallim. Arafat is nearly 16 km

away from Mina. Pilgrims have to reach Arafat ground between Fajr and

Zuhar. Some times to avoid congestion on 9th night itself Moallim takes

pilgrims to Arafat .

If any pilgrim, having stamina wishes to walk upto Arafat he can do so.

Keep only necessary items with you. If possible keep one

shawl, water bottle, Prayer mat and some food.Do not keep

big bags, leave other belongings in the tent. Keep ID Card,

Steel / Yellow Bracelet & Moallim's card with you.

Take care of old and needy fellow pilgrims.

Go to Arafat before Zuhar.

Movement to Arafat from Meena start in night

of 9th Dhu'l-Hijjah.

Nimra Masjid in Arafat

Don’t pray in the front portion of Nimra Masjid

Don’t pray in the front portion of Nimra Masjid

Tent in Arafat will also have

drinking water, toilet and bathroom

facility from Moallim.

Haj Khutba will be delivered from

Masjid Nimra which is in Arafat.

Waqoof e Arafat starts from Zuhar.

Do recite choicest duas while

standing at Asr. Recite more and

more Durood and seek repentness

of your sins.

After spending the whole day till sun set, you have to go to

Muzdalifa without offering Maghrib prayer, Millions of pilgrims will

go to Muzdalifa hence observe patience. When crowd subsides go

to Muzdalifa by Bus, vehicle or by walking

Batan-e- Arna is not a part of Arafat.

You will be out of limit of Arafat. Do

not stay there.

Muzdalifa

Muzdalifa is an open ground wherein

you have to offer prayer during night.

After finishing your personal needs

offer Maghrib & Isha prayer together

and offer nafil prayers.

Pilgrims will have to collect 70

pebbles (small stones) of chana size

from Muzdalifa. Keep them in a

clothed pouch with you.

Night in Muzdalifa

Metro Rail

No Space to Sleep

On 10th Dhul Hijja offer Fajr prayer in Muzdalifa and go to Mina.

Do not stay in Wadi-e-Mehsar, as Allah punished the early

generation here. Ask for its information from Moallim.

10th Dhul Hijja: Journey & Stay

From Muzdalifa go to your tent at Mina, keep your belongings and

take rest for some time. 10th Dhul Hijja is the third day of Haj and it

will be very busy day,

First you have to stone big satan (Jamrae Uqaba) with 7 pebbles. It is

situated at the bridge of Jamarat. Hence you should keep a map of

Jamarat bridge along with your necessary identification cards, Steel

Bracelet and 7 pebbles which you have collected from Muzdalifa. Do

not keep any valuable items, bags or umbrella.

From your tent walk towards the

Jamarat bridge as per the map.

When you come near the bridge

decide yourself from which floor you

will stone the big satan. Glow sign

board will help you. When you reach

Jamarae Uqba (big Satan) take the

pebbles in right hand and stone

seven pebbles one by one. Do

remember the Duas to be recited

during this stoning. During Rami only

seven pebbles are to be thrown and

nothing else.

Satellite Image

of Jamarat

Jamarat-I

Jamarat-II

Jamarat-III

Meena

Stoning at First Jamarat

Right Easy Way of Stoning

Not right way of Stoning

Right Easy Way of Stoning

Wrong Way of Stoning

Stoning at Middle Jamarat

Stoning at Last Jamarat

Exit from Jamarat

Exit from Jamarat

Proper street signage

Exit from Jamarat

Proper street signage

It is dangerous to take children, old and sick pilgrims during Rami.

Observe patience during Rami

Qurbani

After Rami go to your tent, today's second and important task is

offering Qurbani. If you have deposited money for Qurbani in Bank a

receipt was issued which has expected time of Qurbani

printed/written on it.

If you want to do Qurbani yourself, go to King Abdul Aziz Kubri

Qurbangah, buy hadi (sacrificial goat/camel) and do qurbani.

After Qurbani do Halaq. After Halaq the restrictions of Ihram are over

partially. Go to your tent, have bath and dress new clothes.

Tawaaf-e-Ziyarat

Fourth important task today is to

perform Tawaaf-e-Ziyarat in

Makkah Sharif. After performing

Tawaaf and Saee you have to

return back to your tent at Mina.

In case Tawaaf-e-Ziyarat is not

done on 10th Dhul Hijja, it can

be done on 11th or before

Sunset on 12th Dhul Hijja. It is

obligatory on each pilgrim.

After performing Tawaaf-e-Ziyarat, go

back to your tent at Mina. On 11th Dhul

Hijja perform all five daily obligatory

prayers in Mina. Also stone 7-7-7

pebbles one by one to all three satan

after zawal(noon).

On 12th Dhul Hijja perform Fajr, Zuhar

and Asr prayer in Mina. After zawal

stone all three satan with 7-7-7 pebbles

one by one. Leave Mina before Maghrib

for Makkah, otherwise you will have to

continue your stay on 13th Dhul Hijja in

Mina.

In case you could not leave Mina before

Maghrib on 12th Dhul Hijja, you have to

continue stay at your tent on 13th Dhul

Hijja.After performing Fajr prayer stone

all three Satan 7-7-7 pebbles one by one

and compulsorily leave for Makkah.

From Indian Haj Mission & Saudi Govt. complete medical facilities

are available at Mina, Muzdalifa and Arafat.

For Haj 2012 efforts are on to provide Metro Train facilities from

Mina to Arafat, Arafat to Muzdalifa, Muzdalifa to Mina and Mina to

Jamaraat. Saudi Govt. is yet to decide on the issue.

Tawaf-e-Wida

Tawaf-e-Wida is performed before leaving Makka.

Since this is last Tawaf during this journey make full

use of the opportunity. Perform Tawaf-e-Wida before

the arrival of moallim’s buses at your building.

Journey to Madina Munawarrah

Pilgrims arrived from Jeddah will depart from Madina and vice versa.

Pilgrims who have arrived at Madina from India will go to Makkah before

8th Dhul Hijja and they have to put on Ihram at Masjid Zul Hulaifa and

make Umrah intention and perform Umrah at Makkah. For Haj again put

on Ihram and proceed to MIna.

After finishing Haj rites pilgrims will stay at Makkah. They may perform

Nafil Umrah & Tawaaf.

Pilgrims arrived at Jeddah from India shall depart for Madina after

completion of Haj rites.

A notice will be put up at building informing pilgrims about their schedule

to visit Madina.

After getting the information, pilgrims have to tie and keep all the

baggages ready for Madina, as they won't come back to Makkah. Due to

cold at Madina, pilgrims have to wear warm clothes while traveling.

Before visiting Madina Sharif, pilgrims have to perform Tawaaf-e-Wida

and come back to room. Moallim will arrange bus to Madina. These

buses will come to your building to pick you. Take your luggage from

your room to bus. Porters from Moallim will lift these luggages to bus.

The distance between Makkah and Madina is nearly 450 km. The bus

will first go to Moallim's office from where bus driver will collect your

passports and keep them safely.

It will take nearly 10 hours to Madina. You will be taken to

your buildings directly. Collect your luggages from bus

when the bus reaches your building. Allotment of rooms

will be done at the building counter. You will be allotted a

room and given keys of it.

After making groups collect your room's key. Few of the

buildings at Madina do not have Kitchen facilities.

It is desirable to pray 40

obligatory prayers at Masjid--e-

Nabwi (Madina Sharif).

At the time of prayer go to

Masjid-e-Nabwi from your

building. Remember the

landmarks near and on your way

to Masjid.

From your building reception

you will get card with name of

building, address, telephone

number and map showing way

to Masjid. Keep this card and

distribute among your fellow

pilgrims.

There are separate entrances

for male & female pilgrims,

hence you plan where to meet

after every visit to Masjid-e-

Nabwi

.

The nearest dispensary at Masjid-e-Nabawi is near the adjacent

boundry wall of Jannat al Baqi.

Madinah-Facilities

30 Vuduhkhana & Toilets

Dispensary

Enter Masjid-e-Nabawi

offer prayers and go to Raoza-

e- Muqaddasa through the

entrance inside of the Masjid-e

-Nabwi .

.

Respectfully recite Durood

Sharif and offer salaam with all

respect whenever you go to

Raoza-e-Muqadassa and get

the honour of seeing the

Raoza-e-aqdas.

You will see red carpets in the

Masjid-e-Nabwi . There are

green carpets between Raoza-e-

Muqadassa and Member-e-

Rasool. This area is known as

Riyazul Jannah. Offering 2 rakah

nafil prayer is Afzal (desirable).

Go out from the Masjid through

Baab-e-Baqi you will see Jannat

Al Baqi from some distance. This

graveyard is opened during

prescribed timings.

Riyazul Jannah

There are many house like structures in the courtyard area and they

are numbered. Wherein there are stairs and escalator going

underground for parking, ablution, bathing & toilet.

Remember the number mentioned over these ablution blocks

(structure in court yard) so as to remember your way back to the

building.

Behind the Raoza there is an

elevated platform known for

Ashaab-e-Sufa.

The door next to this platform

is Baab-e-Jibrail, get the

honour of seeing it.

Observe patience in crowd, as

this is the respectable and

honourable place.

Perform prayers on time in

Masjid-e-Nabwi and do

ziyarat.

Return Journey

When your schedule to return back

is near Moallim will put a notice

informing about it. By this time you

have to be ready with your

baggage.

Do not carry the baggage over the prescribed limit.

24 hours before departure, remote check-in

is made wherein pilgrims baggages are

collected by airline officers from your

building. Baggages Tags will be issued.

Keep these tags safely; do not mix with

airline ticket.

At the time of departure keep necessary

items like medicines, return Boarding Pass

and two pair of clothes in your hand bag

.

DO NOT CARRY ZAMZAM IN HANDBAG.

As per the information given by Moallim

come out of the building in time. Buses

will be ready to take you to Airport. Your

passport will be distributed and you will

be taken to Airport.

After completing all the necessary

formalities you will board the Flight.

Within 5 hours you will reach India. At the

Airport your immigration will be done.

Then collect your check-in luggage and

pass through customs check.

After finishing all the formalities

representatives of Airline will distribute 10

litres of Zam Zam Jeri can.

Change the remaining Riyals, if any left with

you at the Airport counter. Now you can

proceed to your residence.

Congratulations on performing the obligation of Haj May Allah accept your effort toward

Haj and may grant the reward for Haj e Mabroor (Ameen)

Lost Baggage claim Procedure

Last date for claim is 15th December, 2012.

After this date no claim will be entertained

Before departure to India/Saudi Arabia pilgrims are required to handover

check-in luggage and get baggage tags for it. These tags are receipt for

your baggage from Airline Company you should carefully keep it. After

arriving at India/Saudi Arabia if you find that your baggage is missing, follow

the following points:

Contact the Airline counter immediately.

Show your missing baggage tag to lodge your complaint.

PIR which is complaint form of Airline, fill it properly take one

acknowledged copy for you.

If on arrival of last flight the missing baggage is not found, lodge another

complaint with Airline Company. The baggage will either be returned

back to you or its compensation will be paid by Airline company.

Insurance Claim Procedure Luggage/Currency

Pilgrim should contact Indian Haj Mission office in case they lost

their money ( only Riyals no other currency ) or baggage. Asst. Haj

Officer of this office will prepare an enquiry report. This report should

be submitted to General Welfare Wing of Indian Haj Mission, Main

office. After finishing all formalities one of the copies will be handed

over to you and another will be sent to insurance company. In case

of loss of money there is a provision of giving interim relief.

Dos and Don'ts During Haj

1. The General Advisory for flight journey and 5 days of Haj is

2. Keep yourself fit so that you can perform Umrah and Haj easily.

3. Do not eat at unhygienic places.

4. Eat simple food and fruits.

5. Wear safe wallet or Waist wallet to keep necessary items and

currency safely.

6. Always keep necessary medicines and its prescription along with

HAT card in your handbag.

7. Necessary documents in your handbag.

8. Keep a set (copy) of all the necessary documents at home with your

relatives and another with your baggage. In case original

documents are lost these will help you.

9. Always keep this Haj guide with you. This guide contains important

numbers of Branch Offices at Makkah, Indian Haj Mission,

Concerned Branch Office and Embassy.

10. Do not accept any items handed over by your friend or relative to be

delivered at Saudi Arabia to someone. In case it is necessary, see the

contents and take only permissible items.

11. Pilgrims are advised not to carry WATER CAN and bucket

while going to perform Haj.

12. Western toilets are installed in buildings, hence you should

learn to use it.

13. Do remember to keep the Moallims number always with you.

14. After reaching Makkah Concerned Branch Office address will

be pasted on your building. Write the address with you and

remember the concerned branch office.

15. Always wear the ID card, Steel Bracelet issued by HCOI,

Yellow Bracelet given by Moallim.

16. Keep your valuables and money with your Moallim and take proper

receipt. Do not keep extra money or valuables with you.

17. Traffic rule of Saudi Arabia is opposite to India's, hence while

crossing road first look at left.

18. Beware of pick-pocketers.

19. Young and Healthy persons should use staircase & old and sick

persons should be given preference in lift, while going to offer

prayers to Haram Sharif.

20. Pilgrims should remember their building number, main Landmark

nearby, the nearest gate of Haram Sharif and the way back.

21. If they miss their building, they can

reach by the above information,

In case they cannot, they may

contact the Indian volunteer/ nearest

Branch Office or Indian Haj Mission.

22. In case Lost, inform the Indian Haj Mission office.

23. For the security reasons Saudi Govt. has installed CCTV cameras at

places. You should not pick any unclaimed items. It may be taken as

theft and you may be prosecuted.

24. In case if anyone is caught by the police, do not sign any document

without proper knowledge.

25. Visit Govt. hospital only, if you fall sick. Details of the hospitals are

given in this Haj Guide.

26. Do not waste water.Close Taps, Lights, fans, Gas stove, A/C before

leaving your room.

27. Use of your room is meant for yourself and allotted persons only. Do

not allow any other person to stay along with you.

28. Do not litter, keep places clean.

29. Travel through licensed taxi only. Do not travel by any other taxi.

30. Always travel in group in taxies. Males to board first followed by

females. Females to get down first followed by males. Try to engage

taxies with Indian / Pakistani / Bengali drivers for easy

communication and reliability.

31. Do Not fall prey to cheating offers ( lottery /prize ) on your mobile

phones. If you receive any such call / SMS, inform Indian Haj

Mission. Many Pilgrims were fooled by such offers last year.

32. Try to do qurbani of Hadi by yourself or buy coupon from Islamic

Bank.

33. The distance between Makkah and Madina is nearly 450 km and it

takes nearly 10 hours. Hence you get yourself prepared with water

and food.

34. Remember your place in Tent at Mina as well as pole number.

35. For your benefit it is suggested that at the time of stoning do not

take old and sick persons, stone on behalf of them. Also don't take

wheel chairs as well.

36. Stay in your tent only in Mina. Do not let any unknown or un-allotted

persons stay in your tent.

37. Pilgrims should not observe halaq in unhygienic or non-permissible

places.

38. Do not put ZamZam in Check in baggage / Hand Baggage.

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Hijre Aswad:

Black stone installed at a corner of

Khane Kaaba, from where pilgrims

start Tawaaf .

Multazim

The Wall in between Hijre Aswad

and Door of Khanae Kaaba where it

Is desirable to ask dua while

touching your complete body

Hatim:

North side portion of Baitullah

which was once a portion of Khanae

Kaaba.

Important Places at Makkah

Hatim

Meezaab e Rehmat:

Water spout (Parnala) from where rain

water drains from terrace of Khane

Kaaba.

Maqaam e Ibrahim:

The stone which was used by Prophet

Ibrahim (pbuh) while constructing Khane

Kaaba.

Zam Zam:

The water well within the Haram Sharif.

Drinking of this water is Blessings and

healing for many diseases.

Babussalaam:

The gate of Haram Sharif which is situated between

exterior walls of Safaa & Marwah. It is desirable to

enter through this gate.

Taneem ( Masjid-e-Ayesha):

Meeqaat for temporary stay in Makkah. Umrah & Haj

niyat cab be done at this place.

Meeqaat:

The place from where it is obligatory to wear Ihram

and say niyat for Umrah & Haj.

Zul Hulifa ( Beir-e-Ali Masjid ):

Meeqaat for Madina pilgrims which is 10 km away from

Prophets Mosque (Masjid Nabwi).

Jate Iraq:

Meeqaat for Iraqi pilgrims.

Yalamlam:

Meeqaat for Indian & Pakistani pilgrims.

Johfa:

Meeqaat for Shia pilgrims.

Qarnul Manazil:

Meeqaat for Najadi pilgrims.

Safaa:

A small mountain adjacent to east side of Baitullah from where Saee

starts.

Marwaah:

A small mountain some distance away from Safaa where Saee ends.

Masaa:

The place in between Safaa & Marwaah.

Meelayen-e-Akhzareen:

The green lighted area in between Safaa & Marwaah where male

pilgrims walk briskly.

Mina:

8 Km away from Makkah where pilgrim has to stay during Haj period.

Jamraat:

Place at the end of Mina. Three stone pillars situated at a distance to

each other which are stoned during Haj period.

Arafat:

16 Km away from Makkah where Masjid Nimra is situated and pilgrims

gather here on 9th Dhul Hijja.

Jabal e Rehmat:

A mountain situated in Arafat ground where prophet (pbuh) delivered his

last sermon to pilgrims.

Muzdalfah:

In between Mina and Arafat where pilgrims stay at night after leaving

Arafat. Pilgrims pick pebbles (small stones) here for stoning Jamarat.

Wadi e Mehsar:

Adjacent to Muzdalifa ground where pilgrims are not allowed to stay and

required to move fast.

Batan e Arna:

A jungle adjacent to Masjid Nimra of Arafat, where staying in not

permissible. It is not a part of Arafat & Muzdalifa

PLACES OF ZIYARAT

Masjid e Quba

First Islamic mosque

Masjid e Juma

Here first Friday prayer was offered

Uhad

Known for Battle of Uhad, 70

companions of prophet (pbuh)

martyred here.

Masjid e Qiblatain

Also known as mosque with two Qibla

Masjid-e-Ahzab/Majid-e-Fateh: It

is situated at the west boundary of

Jable-Salah.On battle of Ahzab the

Prophet(pbuh) had asked duas for

three days, Allah had accepted and

Muslim got victory.

Masjid-e-Ghamama: It is situated to

the south of Masjid-e-Nabawi

at a distance. Prophet (pbuh) lead

prayers for Eidain here.

Contact Agencies In Case Of Related Problems

Sr.

NoProblem Action to be taken

1. Depositing Currency

and/or Valuable items

Contact your Moallim, Deposit

the valuable items and obtain

receipts against them.

2. Complaints in respect

of residential

accommodation

Contact Branch Office. In case

of emergency you may contact

24x7 Helpline or lodge

complaint with Building Welfare

Wing of Indian Haj Mission

(Head Office)

3. Lost Pilgrims If you lost your way contact Persons

with Tricoloured Indian Dress with ''

written or contact nearest Indian Haj

Mission Office. Inform about

accompanied

lost pilgrim to your Branch Office.

4. Lost Baggage Contact your Branch Office first.

When advised by Asst. Haj Officer

(AHO) contact Lost Baggage Branch.

5. Loss /Theft of

Currency

Contact the Indian Haj Mission

Office at Makkah / Madina to lodge

your complaint. The concerned

staff will examine

your claim to ascertain the loss and

forward the claim to insurance

company. Please

note that the claim amount is very

limited and all pilgrims may not be

benefitted.

6. Journey towards

Madinah

Munawwara

Read and follow instructions given

at Notice Board of your building.

You may also contact your

Moallim's office or Indian Haj

Mission Office.

7. Journey during

Haj Period

Read and follow instructions at

Notice Board of your building.

You may also contact your

Moallim's office or Indian Haj

Office.

8. Change in Flight

Dates

Normally Airline Companies do

not consider to change request

for flight dates.

9. Journey towards

Jeddah

Read and follow instructions

given at Notice Board of your

building. In case of any

difficulty you may contact

your Branch Office

10. Extra Baggage

Booking

If not, avail cargo facilities as

Airlines may not carry extra

Baggage even after paying

necessary charges.

11 Pass for

accommodation at

Mina

Contact your Moallim's office

12. Medical Emergency Contact doctors available at

Branch dispensary or in case

of emergency you may

contact any

Hospital. In case of critical

condition you may call

doctors to your residence.

13. In case of any problem

at Mina

Contact Moallim's office of the

tent at Mina or camp office of

Indian Haj .

14. Death of fellow pilgrim Contact Moallim's office. You

may also contact your Branch

Office. Please remember that it

is the duty of Moallim to

perform burial of the deceased

pilgrim. Head Office of Indian

Haj Mission will issue NOC.

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