Travel and Access

  • You can get a trolley to carry your luggage
  • There are trolley attendants to load and unload your luggage for a specified fee
  • The Hajj missions arrange pilgrims’ exit from the airport in coordination with the concerned airport authorities, determine the bus stop where they are helped to board and their luggage get transferred

To go through the airport customs smoothly, using the relevant declaration form disclose the following:

  • Gifts in commercial quantities i.e. sums exceeding SAR 3,000
  • Any amounts exceeding SAR 60,000

To guarantee convenient arrival and departure of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah provides the best services at its various facilities during Hajj and Umrah seasons.

Ihram

Significance:

Ihram is a state of sacred ritual purity every Muslim must enter before performing Umrah. It symbolizes renunciation of worldly comforts and total submission to Allah.

Preparation:
  1. Cleanliness: Perform Ghusl (full-body purification bath).
  2. Intention: Make a sincere intention to perform Umrah.
  3. Dress Code:
    • Men: Wear two seamless white sheets, avoiding stitched clothing and perfume.
    • Women: Wear modest, unadorned Islamic attire.
Entering Ihram:
  1. Recite Talbiyah: “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk…”
  2. Restrictions:
    • Avoid cutting nails and hair.
    • Do not use perfume or scented products.
    • Abstain from marital relations, hunting, and covering the head for men.
Maintaining Ihram:
  • Stay conscious of Ihram and recite specific Duas and Adhkar throughout the journey.
Exiting Ihram:
  • Conclude Ihram by performing Tawaf and Sa’i, then change back into regular clothing.

Note: Always consult knowledgeable scholars or reliable sources for detailed and personalized guidance on Ihram.

May Allah grant every pilgrim a spiritually fulfilling and accepted Umrah!

Steps to perform Umrah:

  1. Perform Tawaf (Circumambulation of the Kaaba):

    • Start at the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad) and proceed counter-clockwise.
    • During Tawaf, men should keep their right shoulder uncovered (Idtiba).
    • Recite the Talbiyah: “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayka La Shareeka Laka Labbayk, Innal-Hamda Wan-Ni’mata Laka Wal-Mulk, La Shareeka Lak” (Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Surely all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty, You have no partner).

  2. Perform Sa’i (Walking Between Safa and Marwah):

    • After Tawaf, proceed to the hills of Safa and Marwah.
    • Men should walk briskly between the green posts (Ramal) during the first three rounds.
    • Recite Duas and Adhkar as you walk.

  3. Trim or Shave Hair (Halq or Qasr):

    • Men: Trim or shave the hair on their heads.
    • Women: Cut a fingertip’s length of their hair.

  4. Exit Ihram:

    • After completing all the above steps, you can exit the state of Ihram by changing into regular clothing and resume your normal activities.

  5. Perform Tawaf al-Nisa (Optional):

    • If you are in Mecca, you can perform an additional Tawaf called Tawaf al-Nisa before leaving.

After Umrah:

  1. Offer Two Rakat of Nafl Prayer:

    • Offer a two-rakat prayer after completing the Umrah.

  2. Make Dua:

    • Take this opportunity to make personal supplications and prayers to Allah.

Tips:

  • Stay Patient and Calm: Due to the large number of people performing Umrah, it can be crowded and sometimes chaotic. Stay patient and focused on your worship.

  • Stay Hydrated and Rested: Mecca can be very hot, so drink plenty of water and rest when needed.

  • Respect the Holy Sites: Be mindful of the sanctity of the holy sites and the feelings of other pilgrims.

Note: This is a general guide to performing Umrah. It’s always recommended to consult with scholars, travel agents, or reliable sources to get more detailed and personalized guidance.

May Allah accept your Umrah and grant you the best of rewards!