Hajj 2022 - 1443H

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As many of you know, for the last 18 years we have been organizing to go for Hajj with El Madina Travel of New York. Once again this year, we are making arrangements to go with them, and plan to take close to 350 people with us, insha Allah. Many people from the Bay Area have joined us, and last year there were over 200 people from the Bay Area.

Regardless of your final choice, it is imperative that you investigate the group you plan to go with thoroughly and make your arrangements now, so that you can get the package and travel dates you need.

If you have any questions about El Madina Travel, or just in general about the Hajj, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Accompanying Scholars

Imam Tahir Anwar

Imam Tahir Anwar
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Mufti Muddassir Oovais

Mufti Muddassir Oovais
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Imam Abdul Rahman Bashir

Imam Abdul Rahman Bashir
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Imam Kashif Ahmed

Imam Kashif Ahmed
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Deluxe Package

Madinah First: July 20 or 21 to August 5, 2020

Our hajj packages are priced from JFK, and there will be add-on charges from the city of your departure. Travel dates may vary by one day according to selected flights. Hotel rates are subject to change without prior notice. We currently have limited seats available from SFO with no extra cost. First come, first serve.

Please Note: If you have performed Hajj within the last 5 years (2014-2018), the Ministry of Hajj will charge an additional Hajj Visa fee in the amount of $535.

Our package is designed with families and elders in mind. During the 5 days of Hajj, visiting the Jamarat to pelt the Shaytan is an easy walk from our VIP tents (instead of the farther-away North American tents). You also have the advantage of easily visiting the apartment building from our tents.

Itinerary

JFK     Madinah    Jeddah    JFK (included in price)
Option to fly from anywhere in the US with additional charges.

Departure from west coast will be on July 20/21.

Madinah Hotel Stay
July 22 - July 26 (1-5 Dhul Hijjah)
  • 4 night accommodation at Al Madinah Harmony Hotel (5 Star).
  • Sightseeing in Madinah: Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud, etc.
  • Breakfast and dinner buffet
Makkah Apartment Stay
July 26 - July 29 (5-8 Dhul Hijjah)
  • 3 night accommodations at Al Sheshah close to King Fahd Tunnel. About 10-15 minute walk from VIP tents in Mina
  • Shuttle buses to and from the Haram for daily prayers.
  • 4 Persons / Room.
  • Men & women on separate floors.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Soft drinks throughout the day.
Mina & Arafat
July 29 - August 3 (8-13 Dhul-Hijjah)
  • On July 29th after breakfast, go to Mina by VIP private buses.
  • Accommodation in VIP Tents. These tents are approximately 10-15 minute walk from the Jamarat.
  • Full access to your apartment room during and after the Manasik (hajj days)
  • Day of Arafat (July 30) accommodation in private air conditioned tents.
  • Muzdalifa (Night of July 30) return to Mina tents after Salat ul-Fajr.
  • Back in Mina: July 31
    • Ramie (pelting the big Jamarah only) your group leader will guide you to the Jamarat
    • Qurbani
    • Cut or shave your hair
    • Tawaf Al Efada and Sai
  • Stay in Mina (Aug. 1,2,3)
    • Ramie (pelting all three Jamarat) your group leader will guide you to the Jamarat
  • Transportation between Mina - Arafat - Muzdalifa, and back to Mina will be by train.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet in Mina. Breakfast & lunch in Arafat. Soft drinks throughout the day.
Makkah Apartment Stay
Aug. 3 - Aug. 4 (13-14 Dhul Hijjah)
  • After Hajj, return to apartment building and go to Haram for Tawaf El Wadaa and return to the building and stay over night
  • Aug. 5 (15 Zul Hajjah) busses to Jeddah airport for return flight
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Soft drinks throughout the day.

Cost (including flight from JFK)

  • Quad Occupancy (4 people / room): $9,500
  • Triple Occupancy (3 people / room): $9,700
  • Double Occupancy (2 people / room): $9,900
  • Does not include Zabiha fee ($150 / person), Hajj fee ($575 / person)

Approximate Locations

Approximate location of apartment buildings and VIP tents, along with North American tents.
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Super Deluxe

Madinah First: July 20 or 21 to August 5, 2020

Our hajj packages are priced from JFK, and there will be add-on charges from the city of your departure. Travel dates may vary by one day according to selected flights. Hotel rates are subject to change without prior notice. We currently have limited seats available from SFO with no extra cost. First come, first serve.

Please Note: If you have performed Hajj within the last 5 years (2014-2018), the Ministry of Hajj will charge an additional Hajj Visa fee in the amount of $535.

Our package is designed with families and elders in mind. During the 5 days of Hajj, visiting the Jamarat to pelt the Shaytan is an easy walk from our VIP tents (instead of the farther-away North American tents). You also have the advantage of easily visiting the apartment building from our tents.

Itinerary

JFK     Madinah    Jeddah    JFK (included in price)
Option to fly from anywhere in the US with additional charges.

Departure from west coast will be on July 20/21.

Madinah Hotel Stay
July 22 - July 25 (1-4 Dhul Hijjah)
  • 3 night accommodation at Al Madinah Harmony Hotel (5 Star).
  • Sightseeing in Madinah: Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud, etc.
  • Breakfast and dinner buffet
Makkah Hotel Stay
July 25 - July 29 (4 to 8 Dhul-Hijjah)
Mina & Arafat
July 29 - August 3 (8-13 Dhul-Hijjah)
  • On July 29th after breakfast, go to Mina by VIP private buses.
  • Accommodation in VIP Tents. These tents are approximately 10-15 minute walk from the Jamarat.
  • Full access to your apartment room during and after the Manasik (hajj days)
  • Day of Arafat (July 30) accommodation in private air conditioned tents.
  • Muzdalifa (Night of July 30) return to Mina tents after Salat ul-Fajr.
  • Back in Mina: July 31
    • Ramie (pelting the big Jamarah only) your group leader will guide you to the Jamarat
    • Qurbani
    • Cut or shave your hair
    • Tawaf Al Efada and Sai
  • Stay in Mina (Aug. 1,2,3)
    • Ramie (pelting all three Jamarat) your group leader will guide you to the Jamarat
  • Transportation between Mina - Arafat - Muzdalifa, and back to Mina will be by train.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet in Mina. Breakfast & lunch in Arafat. Soft drinks throughout the day.
Makkah Apartment Stay
Aug. 3 - Aug. 4 (13-14 Dhul Hijjah)
  • After Hajj, return to apartment building and go to Haram for Tawaf El Wadaa and return to the building and stay over night
  • Aug. 5 (15 Zul Hajjah) busses to Jeddah airport for return flight
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Soft drinks throughout the day.

Cost (including flight from JFK)

  • Quad Occupancy Only (4 people / room): $10,800
  • Triple Occupancy (3 people / room): $11,200
  • Double Occupancy (2 people / room): $12,000
  • Does not include Zabiha fee ($150 / person), Hajj fee ($575 / person)

Approximate Locations

Approximate location of apartment buildings and VIP tents, along with North American tents.
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Economy Package

Madinah First: July 20 or 21 to August 5, 2020

Our hajj packages are priced from JFK, and there will be add-on charges from the city of your departure. Travel dates may vary by one day according to selected flights. Hotel rates are subject to change without prior notice. We currently have limited seats available from SFO with no extra cost. First come, first serve.

Please Note: If you have performed Hajj within the last 5 years (2014-2018), the Ministry of Hajj will charge an additional Hajj Visa fee in the amount of $535.

This package is NOT designed for families and elders. During the 5 days of Hajj, visiting the Jamarat to pelt the Shaytan is a 60 minute walk each way from North American tents.

Itinerary

JFK     Madinah    Jeddah    JFK (included in price)
Option to fly from anywhere in the US with additional charges.

Departure from west coast will be on July 20/21.

Madinah Hotel Stay
July 22 - July 26 (1-5 Dhul Hijjah)
  • 4 night accommodation at Al Madinah Harmony Hotel (5 Star).
  • Sightseeing in Madinah: Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud, etc.
  • Breakfast and dinner buffet
Makkah Apartment Stay
July 26 - July 29 (5-8 Dhul Hijjah)
  • 3 night accommodations at Al Sheshah close to King Fahd Tunnel.
  • Shuttle buses to and from the Haram for daily prayers.
  • 4 Persons / Room.
  • Men & women on separate floors.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Soft drinks throughout the day.
Mina & Arafat
July 29 - August 3 (8-13 Dhul-Hijjah)
  • On July 29th after breakfast, go to Mina by buses.
  • Accommodation in North American Tents. These tents are approximately 60 minute walk from the Jamarat. Please see Deluxe / Super Deluxe packages for VIP tents.
  • Full access to your apartment room during and after the Manasik (hajj days)
  • Day of Arafat (July 30) accommodation in private air conditioned tents.
  • Muzdalifa (Night of July 30) return to Mina tents after Salat ul-Fajr.
  • Back in Mina: July 31
    • Ramie (pelting the big Jamarah only) your group leader will guide you to the Jamarat
    • Qurbani
    • Cut or shave your hair
    • Tawaf Al Efada and Sai
  • Stay in Mina (Aug. 1,2,3)
    • Ramie (pelting all three Jamarat) your group leader will guide you to the Jamarat
  • Transportation between Mina - Arafat - Muzdalifa, and back to Mina will be by bus.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet in Mina. Breakfast & lunch in Arafat. Soft drinks throughout the day.
Makkah Apartment Stay
Aug. 3 - Aug. 4 (13-14 Dhul Hijjah)
  • After Hajj, return to apartment building and go to Haram for Tawaf El Wadaa and return to the building and stay over night
  • Aug. 5 (15 Zul Hajjah) busses to Jeddah airport for return flight
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Soft drinks throughout the day.

Cost (including flight from JFK)

  • Quad Occupancy (4 people / room): $7,900
  • Triple Occupancy (3 people / room): $8,100
  • Double Occupancy (2 people / room): $8,300
  • Does not include Zabiha fee ($150 / person), Hajj fee ($575 / person)

Approximate Locations

Approximate location of apartment buildings and VIP tents, along with North American tents.
Click to enlarge

Required Documents

  • Original passport valid for at least 6 months from travel date (with minimum 2 blank pages for visa endorsement).
  • For non-US citizens, provide original green card, or copy of advanced parole, or one of the following valid visa endorsed on your passport: H1B, H-3, H-4, L-1, F-1, J-1, M-1 and R-1.
  • 4 recent passport-size color photographs with white background. The photograph must be a full-face view where the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. Side or angled views are not acceptable. Your name should be written on the back of the photographs. Women pictures must be with Hijab.

What You Need To Do Now

If you are interested in joining us for Hajj, below is a list of immediate steps you need to take.
  • Fill out and send the hajj form, one form per person:

  • Send two color photocopies of one page of your passport (the page with your name, photo, etc.) If your passport is a non-US passport, please send two color photocopies of your green card as well.
  • Send 4 photos with a white background – Please write your name in the back (Costco is the cheapest place to get them).

    The photograph must be a full-face view where the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. Side or angled views are not acceptable. As per the Saudi Government regulations, all sisters' photos require hijab.
  • Send a deposit of $4000.00 per person. Make all checks payable to El Madina Travel.
  • Mail everything directly to:

    732 Omega Ct.,
    San Jose, CA 95127

    Please ensure that signature is NOT required upon delivery.

    If you'd like to hand this to Imam Tahir in person, please contact us. He can meet you at SBIA.

What You Need In the Meantime

If you are interested in joining us for Hajj, below is a list of steps you can take in the meantime.
  • Meningitis Vaccination: Get your meningitis vaccination & obtain proof of vaccination. This is valid for 3 years. (Obtaining this vaccination while fasting will not invalidate your fast)
  • Marriage Certificate: In case you are traveling with your spouse. If you don’t have one, or can’t find it, I can make you a letter. E-mail me your full legal name, place & date of marriage. (I need to know you personally for this, or know someone who knows you).
  • Shahadah Certificate: If you are a new Muslim, or have a non-Arabic name. E-mail me with your full legal name, place & date of Shahadah. (I need to know you personally for this, or know someone who knows you).
  • Women (over 45) who are traveling alone require a notarized permission letter from the husband, brother or son, indicating he has no objection and permits her to travel for Hajj with El Madina Travel Corporation.

Hajj Preparation Workshops

Saturday, June 27 | 9:30am | SBIA: 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
One annual workshop will be held by Imam Tahir Anwar before Hajj on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at SBIA: 2345 Harris Way, San Jose. The timings are 9:30am to 3:30pm. Registration will open after Ramadan.

What is the difference between the Deluxe Package and Economy Package?

The tents in the Deluxe Package are 10 minutes from the Jamarat (Bridge of Stoning, where we will go for 3 days) and 10 minutes from the Apartments/Resident Building. The tents in the Economy Package are 60-75 minutes walk (each way) from the Jamarat and 75-90 minutes from the Resident Building.

What are the Apartments/Resident Building?

Our apartments/resident building is in an area called Shisha, which is 10 minutes walking distance from our Deluxe tents, and you will have access to these during Hajj. (Showers, bathrooms, etc.) - And it is a 10-30 minute car ride from the Haram, depending on the traffic. Other tour operators must do the same, but most of them keep you in an area called Aziziyah, which is 30-40 minutes walk from the tents and the same from the Haram.

How many years have you been operating?

We have been operating under our name, El Madina & El Safa Travel for over 15 years with Emad Gabr as President and Ismail ElChaieb as Vice President.

What is the Hajj Fee?

This is a fee that the Hajj Ministry charges for their costs, and must be paid with cashier’s checks of certain specific banks. All we ask you to do is give us the money, and we will have them prepared for you.

Once we pay you the money, will there be any other costs?

Our 15 years of experience has proven that we have never asked for more money than that which is advertised, unless you specifically ask for an extra service, for which we will tell you up front if there will be a cost or not.

How many years has Imam Tahir joined El Madina Travel?

Imam Tahir has joined El Madina Travel since 2002 for Hajj. He used to go every other year, but has been going every year since 2010.

Who are the Imams that are joining this year?

1) Imam Tahir Anwar, San Jose, CA 2) Mufti Muddassir Owais, Fremont, CA 3) More scholars to be confirmed soon.

Who is the main point of contact for any questions or issues during the Hajj?

We attempt to have at least 1 scholar and 1 administrative person with a cell phone and walkie- talkie in each bus of 48-50 people, and we have 6-7 buses in total.

Do you have dhabiha arrangements?

Each year we make dhabiha arrangements for the entire group. In case you plan to follow the sequence on the day of the sacrifice, we will give a specific 2-hour window where your sacrifice will be taken care of.

Do we have any special arrangement to perform Ziyarah in Madinah?

Yes, insha Allah, we do this every year for the entire group.

For the rituals in Makkah during the days of Hajj (Tawaf al Ifaadah), do you provide any arrangements/ shuttle facility to Makkah from Mina?

Yes we do.