Hajj Travel Guide

Every country has its own tradition and customs that they follow and make moments memorable from their regular life. You will see a lot of variation if you start considering traditional festivals happen all around the world. One of the greatest gatherings in Saudi Arabia that took place is on Hajj. However, you will see a lot of pilgrims booking December Umrah packages to perform Umrah in mild weather. Some of the best and well known Saudi traditional festivals are listed below:

Birthday of the Last Prophet (PBUH)

Our last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in 571 AD in Makkah Saudi Arabia. Every year the native of Saudi Arabia and Muslims from all over the world celebrate this day. The exact date of birth varies year to year according to the Islamic lunar calendar.

Most of the Muslims decorate their house and recite the Holy Quran in gathering. Children recite ‘naat’ a poem specified for the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Elder members of families tell the stories of the life of Prophet (PBUH) that we should follow.

Janadriyah National Festival

It is one of the famous cultural festivals that took place in the city of Saudi Arabia named ‘Riyadh’. It starts in the early spring and lasts for two weeks. It is a worth watching combination of living history, military air show, world’s fair and celebration of all Saudi Arabia.

This great festival of shows the great history and heroism of Saudi people since united by the great King Abdul Aziz. It was first held in the year of 1985 and continues till.

Riyadh Spring Festival

This is another great festival held in the city of Riyadh every year. More than 150,000 visitors attend this festival in the first two days of the ceremony. This event is organized by the Riyadh municipality at two places in the city. A collection of 1.4 million flowers of 10 different varieties are collected and presented for the visitors.

Eid Al-Fitr

Eid Al-Fitr is one of the great festivals that are not only celebrated by the residents of Saudi Arabia but also celebrated by the whole Muslim community of the world. It is celebrated on the first day of Shawal after completing the 30 or 29 fasts depending on the Islamic lunar calendar. Ramadan is the blessed month for the whole Muslim community all around the world. Muslims start this festival by offering a pray early in the morning by gathering in a mosque.

Eid Al-Adha

Eid Al-Adha is a great festival celebrated by the whole Muslim community of the world. It reminds us of the great sacrifice of Prophet Abraham (RA) and his son Prophet Ismail (RA). Therefore, the Muslim community sacrifices an animal that they can afford on the day of Eid Al-Adha.

Unification of “The Kingdom Day”

Consistently, the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is praised on the 23rd of Sep. Along these lines, it’s named “Unification of the Kingdom Day”. Numerous individuals of Saudi Arabia like to praise this downbeat occasion.

Hajj is one of the five basic pillars of Islam. Last year about 2.5 million pilgrims booked shifting and non-shifting hajj to perform the pilgrimage. To deal with such a huge crowd you need to be physically fit and mentally prepared. Hajj travel tips are as much necessary as learning about Hajj. You can manage through the stress by following the below-mentioned tips:

Avoid Extreme Crowd

The time period for some Hajj rituals is not fixed. They can be performed throughout the day such as stoning at Jamarat. You can do it at any time from the 11th -13th of Dhul Hijjah. You are advised to perform this ritual with the fewer crowds mostly at evening time.

Keep Safe your Goods

In your Hajj performance, you should be fully aware of the pickpocketing. Even the sacred city of Makkah and Madinah is not safe from thieves. You should keep your belongings in your eye especially in a crowded area to avoid any mishap.

Take Some Rest

You can take some rest during your Tawaf and Sa’I. It is totally permissible in our Islam. If you are thinking that you are tired take some rest and continue from where you left.

Be Attentive

Attentiveness is very important at every point during Hajj. You may collide with other pilgrims or wheelchairs in Tawaf or any other ritual if you are not paying attention to Hajj activities.

Don’t Push Others

In about 2.5 million pilgrims you may get pushed by others during Hajj. It doesn’t mean that you should start pushing others. You are not advised to harm anybody by pushing themselves. Don’t be angry with others if they push you and perform your rituals with a cool mind.

Make a Company

You should make a company with your fellows during hajj. This will significantly help you if you are a woman. If you have to walk for a distance walk with them.

Help Others

You should do the maximum of the help of others as you can. If you see anyone missing that you have such as water or any other food or medicine give them and earn great rewards.

Keep Calm

In Hajj crowd and long queues are common. So you are advised to be calm during your Hajj performance.

Don’t Walk in Opposite Direction

I don’t think there is any man or woman who can walk in the opposite direction to such a huge crowd. You are advised to in the same direction as the crowd going. It will save you from any kind of harm.

Maintain Physical Health

Last but not least. You are advised to walk early in the morning before your Hajj journey as you have to walk a long distance on Hajj. Maintain your diet and take Healthy food. Avoid eating street food during your Hajj as it can cause illness that will be a disappointing point.

Next time when you are planning to perform Hajj keeps these tips in your mind to have a successful journey. You are always advised to contact approved Hajj agents because hajj scams are becoming more popular with every coming year.

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