Fatwa Date: - Ramadan 9, Email Print. Question Asalam alaikum, I would like to know if it is better to make Umrah prior to hajj if the person is currently not able to afford hajj but can afford a umrah?
Employer refuses giving employee permission to perform Hajj. Whether one can give his mother unlawfully gained property to perform Hajj. Sell car to pay for obligatory Hajj. Woman performs Hajj without permission of husband who does not observe her due rights.
Only deal with licensed and established tour operators. Pick-pocketing and other forms of theft are prevalent in Mecca, particularly in the region of the Grand Mosque, and in Medina.
Stay with your travel agency group at all times, and do not leave passports or valuables unattended. The Hijri calendar is used in Saudi Arabia for all official functions. Please review the dates on your visa carefully, and make sure you know when it expires. Do not overstay your Hajj or Umrah visa.
Penalties for overstays may include fines amounting to thousands of dollars, detention pending deportation proceedings, and bans on returning to Saudi Arabia in the future. Umrah visas are typically valid for about two weeks. You must depart before the visa expires. Ask travel agents for updates should the Saudi government revise its requirements. During Hajj, the government may set new departure requirements that limit when you can depart.
Local regulations include provisions that may keep you from leaving early. Travelers must comply with all Saudi government travel regulations. Permitted areas of travel and duration of stay: If you are unsure, be sure to ask for clarification upon arrival.
Women over 45 may travel within a tour group and without a mahram provided they submit a notarized letter of no objection from someone who could be considered their mahram, authorizing travel for Hajj or Umrah with the named group. Be prepared for standards of accessibility and accommodation below the minimum of what is required in the United States. While most of the Holy Sites, such as the Grand Mosque in Mecca, are handicap-accessible, most hotels and transportation options are not.
Check with your tour group provider to ensure your needs are well known and can be accommodated. Make sure your routine immunizations are up to date, and ask your tour operator about the vaccinations required for your visa. Hepatitis A and B and polio vaccinations are also recommended. Make sure to check language on medical needs get your prescriptions, get your flu shot; meningitis and other vaccinations may be recommended by your doctor. Carry hand sanitizer, as well as treatments for colds, diarrhea, and anything else you might need.
Heat-related illnesses: Move to a cool area and seek medical attention if you experience profuse sweating, chills, headache, dizziness, and nausea. Temperatures at pilgrimage sites consistently exceed degrees Fahrenheit during the summer. Stay hydrated, rest, and use protection from the sun. There are facilities providing water, public accommodations, and other amenities. Due to large crowds, however, travelers should expect long wait times for basic amenities, especially in Mina, Muzdalifa, and Arafat.
Saudi authorities forbid the taking of photographs still or video, including those taken with your phone at the Holy Mosque at Mecca or at the Prophet's Mosque at Medina.
Any violation of official instructions is likely to lead to the confiscation of your device. Please exercise good judgment and respect the rules of each site. See U. We recommend that travelers returning to the U.
CBP officers at the port of entry to the U. Zamzam water drawn from the sacred Zamzam well inside the Grand Mosque : Please check with your travel agent and airline for guidance.
Most airlines limit each traveler to one container of up to 10 liters 2. For example, dial to reach us at U. Consulate General Jeddah. When dialing the Riyadh area, use city code 11, e. Cell phone numbers do not use the city code. Hours of operation are from a. During regular business hours, please ask for the American Citizens Services Unit.
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Make two copies of all of your travel documents in case of emergency, and leave one with a trusted friend or relative. You are about to leave travel. Department of State. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. If you wish to remain on travel. Cancel GO. Skip to main content. Gov Travel. When mosquitoes bite, they can spread diseases such, dengue fever , leishmaniasis , chikungunya and Rift Valley fever.
Arriving in the country a few days early will allow you to acclimatise to the hot conditions before undertaking Hajj. To avoid high daytime temperatures, you can perform some rituals between sunrise and sunset. See the Sun Safety and Heat and Humidity pages for further information. Unclean razor blades can transmit blood-borne infections , such as hepatitis B and HIV.
To lower your risk, you should:. Accidents and injuries can occur during the Hajj pilgrimage. Once you return home, you should contact your GP by phone or NHS24 as soon as possible if you develop:. You should make sure that you mention your travel history. Learn more Got it. The dates for the Hajj are 17 to 22 July. The date of Hajj is eleven days earlier each year because the Islamic calendar is eleven days shorter than the calendar used in the western world.
Umrah Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year. Hajj is limited to citizens and residents from within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hajj and Umrah are physically demanding. You should consider postponing Hajj or Umrah if you: are over 65 years have a health condition such as heart, kidney or lung disease or diabetes have a health condition affecting your immune system have cancer or a terminal illness are pregnant are younger than 12 years Vaccines You should have a pre-travel consultation at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel.
Before you travel for Hajj or Umrah it is recommended that you: are up to date with your childhood vaccinations such as diphtheria , tetanus and polio ; and measles, mumps and rubella MMR get the recommended and required vaccinations for Saudi Arabia get seasonal influenza vaccine Before you Travel Travel Insurance Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all pilgrims. General Fitness You should try to be physically fit for Hajj and Umrah.
The pilgrimage involves walking a few miles every day and can be strenuous, even for the fittest individual.
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