Holidays

Yes. If Saudi Arabia is a stop on your journey to another country, you can apply for a Saudi Transit/Stopover Visa. You can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 96 hours (4 days) and use this time for tourism, business meetings, or Umrah (with a valid Umrah permit). This visa cannot be used for Hajj.

The Saudi Transit/Stopover Visa application is quick and usually takes just a few minutes when booking your flight with Saudia or Flynas. In most cases, the visa is processed and issued electronically shortly after your application is submitted.

The official currency is the Saudi Riyal (SAR). It is advisable to carry some cash along with international debit or credit cards.

It is recommended to apply 2???4 weeks before your travel date to allow enough time for visa processing and travel arrangements.

Yes. Zamzam water is freely available inside Masjid Al-Haram, and pilgrims can also bring approved quantities home according to airline rules.

Yes. The Saudi Ministry of Health requires certain vaccinations before traveling for Hajj.

Yes. Eligible UAE residents may be able to perform Umrah using a Saudi Tourist eVisa if they meet the current Saudi eligibility requirements. Always check the latest visa rules before traveling.

Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is compulsory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically and financially able. 

1. Make Your Intention (Niyyah)

Begin your Hajj with a sincere intention to perform it only for the sake of Allah.

2. Enter the State of Ihram

Wear Ihram before reaching the Miqat and recite the Talbiyah.

3. Perform Tawaf

Walk around the Holy Kaaba seven times in Masjid Al-Haram.

4. Perform Sa'i

Walk seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.

5. Stay in Mina

On 8th Dhul Hijjah, travel to Mina and spend the day in prayer.

6. Stand at Arafat

On 9th Dhul Hijjah, spend the day in Arafat making Dua and asking Allah for forgiveness.

7. Stay at Muzdalifah

After sunset, travel to Muzdalifah, pray, rest overnight, and collect pebbles.

8. Perform Rami

Throw pebbles at Jamrat al-Aqabah in Mina to symbolize rejecting evil.

9. Offer Qurbani

If required, perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) according to your Hajj type.

10. Shave or Trim Your Hair

Men shave or trim their hair, while women cut a small portion of their hair.

11. Perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah

Return to Makkah and perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah and Sa'i (if required).

12. Complete Rami and Farewell Tawaf

Continue Rami on the following days, then perform Tawaf Al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf) before leaving Makkah.

Yes. Holders of a Saudi Visit Visa, Tourist Visa, or Work Visa can also perform Umrah, subject to the latest Saudi Arabia regulations.

After sunset on the Day of Arafat, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah to pray, rest, and collect pebbles for the next ritual.