General Information
Ministry of Hajj & Umrah Approved Licensed Hajj Organiser
Alhumdulillah, since 2004 we have been allocated our own annual Hajj Quota of 450 Visa’s for the UK Hajj Market by the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah.
What this means for you?
You can rest assured that any Hajj Package you purchase from Arif Hajj & Umrah Services will include a Guaranteed Visa; unlike the Majority of other Hajj package retailers who cannot guaranteed this as they are only resellers and not Ministry of Hajj & Umrah Approved with their own Hajj Visa allocation.
We’re so confident that we are willing to go as far to say that, if you’ve supplied all the information and documentation correctly and we fail to get you a Hajj Visa, we will give you a full refund. (Subject to Terms & Conditions)
2. FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS
Block bookings with major International Airlines
We use a selection of Airlines departing from all four major UK Airports; Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and London Heathrow; direct & indirect services are available.
All Flights arrive into the Hajj Terminal at Jeddah Airport and we endeavour to depart from Madinah Airport.
Average groups size is 45 pilgrims and are led by a dedicated team member throughout their Hajj Journey.
For more information on Flight Arrangements, Visit our FAQ Page.
3. TRANSFERS
Travelling within Saudi Arabia
All Transfers are organised with the Ministry of Hajj prior to departure from the UK. Air-Conditioned Coaches trips from Jeddah Airport to Makkah and the onward trip to Madinah after the completion of Hajj then back to the airport of departure for return journey.
For more information, please visit our FAQ Page.
4. ACCOMMODATION
Hotel information whilst in Makkah & Madinah
Please see above Accommodation Information.
5. QURBANI
Slaughter of animal.
Qurbani is included in all our Non-Shifting hajj packages, we give one Qurbani per individual those who wish to give more than one please inform our staff accordingly and we will arrange this at extra cost (details available upon request).
6. ZIYARATS
Visits to various historical sites
Air-Conditioned Coaches are used to visit various Holy and Historical places in both Holy Cities and are included in our packages.
7. COMPLIMENTARY MEALS
Food Arrangement whilst in Saudi
Food will be complimentary provided 3 times a day in the form of a Buffet. The Meals will be; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
8. DAYS OF HAJJ
Travel information during the Days of Hajj
Air-Conditioned Coaches are provided for Pilgrims to travel from the Makkah Hotels to Mina, from Mina to Arafat and finally to Muzdalifah where we spend the night and collect pebbles to stone the Jamarat.
Please note that trips to Jamarat and Makkah during the stay in Mina are not arranged by us or the Saudi Authority. However, we arrange guided walking groups to Jamarat and back to Makkah or Mina with our dedicated team of experienced guides.
Those who wish to go to Makkah from Mina during the days of Mina, are required to make their own arrangements to and from Makkah.
PLEASE NOTE: Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia any delays to the itinerary are beyond our control as we are governed by the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Hajj.
Your Financial Protection
© 2018 Arif Hajj & Umrah Services Limited. All Rights Reserved. Registered Company Number: 0636385