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DAWN TRAVELS CORP..

HAJJ 2009

 

ESCORTED ITINERARY

Madinah First

 

Wednesday - 18Nov

Insha'allah, departure will be out of New York JFK International Terminal, Our representatives will be at the airport to assist you. Please be sure to be at the airport 4 hours prior to departure

 

Wednesday - 19Nov

 

 

Arrive at Amman/Cairo with a connecting flight to Madinah. Our staff will be at Madinah airport to transport the group to Al Haram hotel (Madinah).

 

Thursday - Sunday

19Nov - 22Nov

You will be In Madinah, enjoy the privilege of offering all of your prayers in Almsjid Al-Nabawy.

 

(To be announced)

 

Today at 9:00 AM SHARP the buses will be leaving to visit the famous mountain of Ohoud, sight of the battle of Khandak, Masjid they Al-Qiblatain where the (Qibla was changed), Masjid Quba and various other historic sites in and around the holy city. Enjoy the remains of the day praying in Almsjid Al-Nabawy 

 

Sunday - 22Nov

(5 Zulhijjah)

Please pack all your luggages well in advance as today after Isha prayer 8:00 PM SHARP, you will leave for Makkah (Azizyah) by bus. (As this year Hajj Minsitry has enforced a new policy, which requires all hajis to leave Madinah by 5th Zulhijjah).

 

Monday - Wed

23Nov - 25nov

(6th - 8th Zulhijjah)

You will be In Azizyah, in a nice and clean building (with occupancy of 5 persons per room). There will be a shuttle service available to transport you to and from Haram during your stay in Azizyah.

 

Wed  - 25Nov

(8th Zulhijjah)

10:00 AM prepare your important belongings (ex. Medicine) and necessities to take to Mena, and Arafat. The rest of your luggage should be packed and ready in front of your room. Please label your baggage clearly (ex. Name, Hajj Program. # & Airline). It will be kept in storage in the same building that you stayed in Azizyah. This gives you the opportunity to travel lightly.

 

Wednesday - 25Nov

(8th Zulhijjah)

Arrive early morning in Mena; stay will be in air-conditioned tents (next to Jamarat).

 

Thursday - 26Nov

(9 Zulhijjah)

Before Fajar prayer the buses will move to Arafat. This is the most essential function of the Hajj rituals. Every minute of your stay in Arafat is to be spent only for Tasbeeh and Zikr of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Shortly before Zawal stand under the open sky asking for Allah's Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala forgiveness. His mercy and blessings for yourself, your parents, your entire family and friends. Ask Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala for the acceptance of your Hajj.

After sunset buses will take you to Muzdalifa. Upon arrival in the Valley of Muzdalifa, offer Maghrib and Isha prayers and collect Seventy (70) pebbles for Ramii.

 

Friday - 27Nov

(10 Zulhijjah)

1:00 AM one bus will leave to Mena. "A Fatwa recommends that women, sick, and elderly people should leave early in the morning". 7:00 AM other buses will be leaving to Mena for those who wish to spend a longer time in Muzdailfa.

In Mena you will perform Ramii, offer Qurbani and Halaq(shaving head), then you will be go to Makkah Al-Mukarramah on your own to perform Tawaf-ul-Efada (Twaf – e – Ziyarah) after which you must discard Ihram and change into the attire of your choice. You will be staying in Mena.

 

Saturday - 28Nov

(11 Zulhijjah)

Perform Ramii. Overnight in Mena."It is a perfect day to perform Tawaf-ul-Efada (Twaf - e - Ziyarah) and Saii"

 

Sunday - 29Nov

(12 Zulhijjah)

Perform Ramii, and will stay in Mena.

 

Sunday - 30Nov

(13 Zulhijjah)

Perform Ramii, then will depart to Makkah Al-Mukarramah.

Sunday - Friday

30Nov - 04Dec

During your stay in Makkah Al Mukarramah, you will have a unique opportunity to offer all daily prayers in Al Masjid Al- Haram with your fellow pilgrims. Enjoy your stay at Makkah Al Mukkarramah.

 

Friday - 04Dec

Transfer to Jeddah airport 10 hours prior (as requested by the Airlines) to departure time of your flight. (If you wish to stay a longer period of time in the connecting Cities you may do so if you previously requested).

 

 

Saturday - 05Dec 

You will Arrive at New York JFK airport at noon (as per your airline schedule). If you are making a domestic flight booking please allow at least 6 hours stay in New York just in case the flight is slightly delayed.

Important Notice For all Passengers who wants to stay in there Countries before or after Hajj: Please inform us and submit your request on the time of your initial reservation for Hajj and have the confirmation before leaving U.S.A.

Anyone stays in his/her country after Hajj Please makes sure to confirm your return flight 72 hrs prior to your departure.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

 MADINAH:

Program Madinah First Al Haram Hotel (5 star) for 3 nights/ 4 Days (4 persons per room), with Breakfast & DInner. (19Nov to 22Nov).

 

 

 

 MAKKAH:

Grand Zam Zam Hotel (5 star) for 4 Days (4 persons per room), with Breakfast & Dinner From (30Nov to 04Dec).

AZIZYAH:

Nice And Clean Building for 2 nights (5 persons per room), with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner From 06th ZulHijjah to 08th ZulHijjah (23Nov to 25Nov).

 

 MENA:

Air-conditioned tents. Soft Drinks, snacks, and meals will be served. From 8 ZulHijjah to 13 ZulHijjah (25Nov to 30Nov)

 

 

 ARAFAT:

Air-conditioned tents. Soft Drinks and snacks will be served. 9 ZulHijjah (26Nov)

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

 

1- New York / Jeddah / New York

2- Jeddah / Madinah will be provided by Air-conditioned new buses.

3- Air-conditioned new buses will provide surface transportation within Saudi kingdom.

 

Notes:

1-Information will be posted on the bulletin in the hotel to keep you updated.

2-If you happen to have any other questions regarding this itinerary please ask your group leader.

3-Departure between Makkah/Madinah/Mena will be according to the Hijri (Islamic) calendar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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