The Hajj and Umrah Directory
An information resource for UK pilgrims; includes background information on Hajj and Umrah, travel tips, visa details, and listings of hotels and specialist UK travel agents.
Hajj Information Center
Offers guides, articles, audio-visual resources, and accounts of the history of Hajj. Also includes old photos of the Hajj sites to use as screensavers.
Ahlan
A multilingual guide to performing Hajj and Umrah, with photos of the Hijaz.
Channel 4 - The Hajj
Accompanies "The Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth", first screened on Channel 4 (UK) in 2003. Includes background articles on the ritual, history, and logistics; also video clips from the series, and a virtual Hajj.
The Pilgrimage to Mecca: One Woman's Journey
A five-part diary of the Hajj by a Saudi Journalist. (From the Christian Science Monitor, 2004)
The Missing Fifth Pillar Of Islam
An article arguing that the Islamic calendar has been manipulated, resulting in the invalidation of the Hajj.
Haj Committee (India)
Information about the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah including a training manual, audio, and picture gallery. Also offers travel arrangement services. Content available in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Ministry of Hajj
Official website af the Saudi Arabian government authority directly responsible for all pilgrim affairs in the kingdom. Offers a comprehensive information resource on the Hajj.
The Haj
A presentation of practical advice for pilgrims performing the Hajj.
Pictures of Mecca and Al Madina
A collection of photographs of the two holy cities Mecca and Madina; also includes MP3s of prayer calls.
The Hajj and Umrah Portal
A collection of articles about Hajj and Umrah, and their significance in Islam; includes details of ritual requirements, and practical information for pilgrims.
Hajj and Eid ul-Adha
Articles and links to information for pilgrims, including detailed guidance on performing the ceremonies of the Hajj. Also includes links for educators.
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