28-day shifting Hajj package from Dhaka, Bangladesh

Start your Hajj journey

Your sacred Hajj journey begins in Dhaka. After completing the required airport procedures, pilgrims will board the scheduled flight for Saudi Arabia. Depending on the confirmed route, the group may arrive directly in Madinah or continue there by arranged road transport. After reaching Madinah, the support team will assist with hotel transfer, room allocation, and the first group briefing.

• Arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at the instructed time.
• Meet the Hajj group and representatives at the designated point.
• Complete airline check-in and submit your luggage.
• Complete immigration, security, and boarding procedures.
• Depart from Dhaka for Saudi Arabia.
• Arrive at the designated Saudi airport.
• Meet the local ground-support team after completing arrival procedures.
• Travel to Madinah by air or arranged road transport.
• Reach the assigned Madinah hotel and complete check-in.
• Receive room allocation and essential group instructions.
• Take proper rest after the long journey.
• Learn the hotel location, group meeting point, and route to Masjid al-Nabawi.

Peaceful days near Masjid al-Nabawi

The first few days in Madinah allow pilgrims to recover from the journey and begin their spiritual preparation in a calm environment. These days should be used for prayer, Quran recitation, dua, learning, and reflection. Pilgrims can visit Masjid al-Nabawi regularly and attend the guidance sessions arranged by the accompanying Muallim or Islamic scholars.

• Perform the five daily prayers in Masjid al-Nabawi whenever possible.
• Spend time reciting the Holy Quran at a comfortable pace.
• Make sincere dua for yourself, your family, and the Muslim Ummah.
• Send Salam to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with proper respect.
• Pay respect to Abu Bakr (RA) and Umar (RA).
• Follow the Sunnah in your daily conduct.
• Learn the practical rules of Ihram, Umrah, and Hajj.
• Attend sessions conducted by the accompanying Muallim or Islamic scholars.
• Ask questions about Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah, Rami, Qurbani, and Tawaf.
• Take enough rest and prepare physically for the coming journey.
• Keep your group ID, hotel card, and contact details with you.
• Follow the hotel meal and group movement schedule.

Riyad ul-Jannah visit

Pilgrims may try to visit Riyad ul-Jannah according to the Saudi permit system and available appointment schedule.

• Check the confirmed permit timing.
• Arrive at the instructed meeting point early.
• Stay with the group during movement.
• Keep the visit peaceful and avoid pushing.
• Use the available time for Salah and dua.
• Follow the instructions of the mosque authorities.

Visit important Islamic sites in Madinah

A guided Madinah Ziyarah may be arranged during the stay. The package includes guided visits to important sacred and historical locations in Madinah, subject to traffic, access, and local authority instructions. The Ziyarah programme includes:

• Masjid Quba
• Masjid Qiblatain
• Mount Uhud
• Shuhada Uhud
• The Seven Mosques area
• Other approved historical Islamic sites

Pilgrims should keep these visits meaningful and balanced with rest.

• Join the group at the instructed time.
• Carry water, identification, and essential personal items.
• Listen to the historical explanation provided by the guide.
• Maintain Islamic manners at every location.
• Avoid separating from the group.
• Return to the hotel and take rest.
• Pack your belongings for the journey to Makkah.
• Prepare Ihram clothing and other necessary items.

Enter Ihram and travel to Makkah

After completing the Madinah stay, pilgrims begin the journey to Makkah. Before crossing the Miqat, everyone intending to perform Umrah must prepare for Ihram. Pilgrims should complete bathing and personal preparation before making the intention.

• Complete hotel check-out according to the group schedule.
• Keep your passport-related documents and identification ready.
• Board the arranged bus with your luggage.
• Travel towards the designated Miqat.
• Take a bath or perform wudu when facilities allow.
• Wear the Ihram garments.
• Perform two Rak‘ah of Salah when appropriate.
• Make the intention for Umrah.
• Begin reciting the Talbiyah.
• Continue the journey to Makkah with the group.
• Reach the assigned hotel near Masjid al-Haram.
• Complete hotel check-in and room allocation.
• Rest briefly before performing Umrah.

First Umrah in Makkah

After reaching Makkah and settling into the hotel, pilgrims will perform their first Umrah under the guidance of the Muallim.

• Proceed to Masjid al-Haram with the group.
• Enter the mosque calmly and respectfully.
• Perform Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba.
• Pray two Rak‘ah after Tawaf when possible.
• Drink Zamzam water.
• Perform Sa’i between Safa and Marwah.
• Complete Umrah through Halq or Taqsir.
• Return to the hotel and take proper rest.

Worship and preparation near Masjid al-Haram

These days are mainly for ibadah and physical preparation before the main Hajj period. Pilgrims should build a balanced routine of prayer, rest, meals, and learning.

• Perform daily prayers in Masjid al-Haram whenever health and crowd conditions allow.
• Recite the Holy Quran.
• Make personal dua near the Holy Kaaba.
• Perform optional Tawaf during less crowded hours.
• Attend Hajj training sessions.
• Learn the sequence of the main Hajj rituals.
• Understand the group’s transport and meeting arrangements.
• Keep yourself hydrated.
• Take enough rest to avoid exhaustion.
• Avoid unnecessary shopping and long outdoor visits.
• Stay in contact with the group leader.
• Prepare mentally for the shift to Shisha.

Visit important historical places in Makkah

A guided Makkah Ziyarah may be arranged in the morning. The brochure notes that Ziyarah services are generally conducted around 7:00 AM and may last approximately two to three hours. The visit includes:

• Jabal al-Nour
• Cave of Hira area
• Jabal al-Thawr
• Mina
• Arafat
• Muzdalifah
• Jannat al-Mu’alla
• Other approved Islamic sites

• Join the bus at the assigned time.
• Stay with the group throughout the tour.
• Listen to the explanations provided by the Islamic guide.
• Avoid climbing difficult areas if your health does not allow it.
• Carry water and necessary medicine.
• Return to the hotel after the tour.
• Rest and continue personal ibadah.

Prepare for shifting accommodation

These are the final days at the main Makkah hotel before the group moves to Shisha. Pilgrims should use this period to organise their belongings and attend the final pre-Hajj briefings.

• Continue daily prayers and personal ibadah.
• Attend the final Hajj guidance session.
• Review the rituals of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
• Learn the correct method of Rami.
• Confirm the Qurbani process.
• Prepare a small Hajj-day bag.
• Keep only essential clothing and personal items.
• Label all luggage clearly.
• Keep medicine, water bottle, slippers, and identification ready.
• Follow the room and luggage-shifting instructions.
• Take enough rest before moving to Shisha.

Move to the Shisha hotel

The shifting part of the package begins on this day. Pilgrims leave the main Makkah hotel and move to the assigned apartment building in Shisha. The package brochure lists apartment accommodation in Shisha for approximately 10–11 nights, including the Hajj period.

• Pack and check all belongings.
• Complete hotel check-out.
• Meet at the designated departure point.
• Load luggage onto the assigned transport.
• Travel to the Shisha apartment.
• Complete room allocation.
• Settle into the shared apartment room.
• Learn the building entrance and meeting point.
• Understand the meal-distribution process.
• Receive instructions about transport to Mina.
• Keep essential Hajj items ready.
• Take proper rest after shifting.

Final guidance before the core Hajj days

The day before traveling to Mina is used for final preparation. The dedicated Bangladeshi Muallim will explain the movement plan and answer practical questions.

• Attend the final Hajj briefing.
• Review the intention for Hajj.
• Learn when and where to enter Ihram.
• Confirm the group bus and departure time.
• Prepare the small bag required for Mina.
• Carry essential medicine and personal care items.
• Keep your identification card visible.
• Prepare pebbles only if instructed by the guide.
• Confirm the Qurbani arrangement.
• Reduce unnecessary luggage.
• Take a bath and prepare Ihram garments.
• Rest early before the journey to Mina.

Journey to Mina on the day of Tarwiyah

The 8th of Dhul Hijjah marks the beginning of the main Hajj rituals. Pilgrims enter Ihram for Hajj and travel from Shisha to Mina according to the Saudi transportation plan.

• Wear Ihram and make the intention to perform Hajj.
• Begin reciting the Talbiyah.
• Travel from Shisha to Mina by the assigned bus.
• Follow the Saudi Muallim’s movement schedule.
• Reach the assigned Mina tent.
• Find your allocated sleeping space.
• Keep your essential belongings organised.
• Perform the daily prayers in Mina.
• Spend time in Quran recitation, dhikr, and dua.
• Avoid arguments and unnecessary conversation.
• Remain patient with shared facilities.
• Stay overnight in Mina.
• Prepare mentally for the Day of Arafat.

Day of Arafat: The most important day of Hajj

After Fajr, pilgrims travel from Mina to Arafat. Standing in Arafat is one of the central pillars of Hajj, and the day should be spent in sincere prayer, repentance, and remembrance of Allah.

• Leave Mina according to the group schedule.
• Travel to the assigned tent in Arafat.
• Remain inside the official boundaries of Arafat.
• Listen to the Khutbah when available.
• Perform Zuhr and Asr according to the guidance provided.
• Spend the day making sincere dua.
• Ask Allah for mercy and forgiveness.
• Pray for your parents, family, and the Muslim Ummah.
• Recite Talbiyah, dhikr, and Quran.
• Drink enough water and take necessary rest.
• Avoid wasting time in unnecessary conversations.
• Remain in Arafat until sunset.

After sunset

After sunset, the group leaves Arafat and travels to Muzdalifah. The journey may take time because of heavy traffic and large crowds.

• Leave Arafat only after sunset.
• Stay with your assigned group.
• Travel to Muzdalifah by the arranged transport.
• Perform Maghrib and Isha together after reaching Muzdalifah.
• Collect small pebbles for Rami.
• Keep the pebbles in a safe pouch.
• Rest under the open sky or in the allocated area.
• Spend time in dhikr and dua.
• Follow the departure instructions carefully.
• Prepare for the busy rituals of the next day.

Complete the major Hajj rituals

The 10th of Dhul Hijjah is one of the busiest days of Hajj. Pilgrims complete several major rituals, so patience and group discipline are essential. The package does not include transport from Muzdalifah to Jamarat and onward to the Shisha apartment or Masjid al-Haram on this day. Pilgrims must follow the approved movement plan and the guidance of the Muallim.

• Leave Muzdalifah according to the group instructions.
• Travel or walk towards Mina and the Jamarat area.
• Perform Rami at Jamarat al-Aqaba.
• Throw seven pebbles one by one.
• Avoid crowded times when instructed.
• Complete or confirm the Qurbani arrangement.
• Perform Halq or Taqsir.
• Come out of Ihram partially.
• Change into normal clothing when permitted.
• Travel to Masjid al-Haram according to the arranged plan.
• Perform Tawaf al-Ifadah.
• Perform Sa’i if required for your type of Hajj.
• Return to Mina or the assigned accommodation according to the group schedule.

Note: Qurbani is excluded from the package price and must be arranged separately through an approved system.

Perform Rami at all three Jamarat

Pilgrims remain in Mina and perform the Rami at the three Jamarat. The group schedule should be followed carefully because the area may be crowded.

• Remain in Mina according to the assigned plan.
• Travel to the Jamarat area at the instructed time.
• Begin with the small Jamarat.
• Throw seven pebbles one by one.
• Continue to the middle Jamarat.
• Throw seven pebbles.
• Finish at Jamarat al-Aqaba.
• Throw seven pebbles.
• Make dua where appropriate.
• Walk calmly and avoid pushing.
• Return to the tent after completing Rami.
• Spend the remaining time in prayer, dhikr, and rest.
• Stay overnight in Mina.

Complete Rami and leave Mina

For pilgrims following the early-departure plan, this is usually the final day in Mina. Rami must be completed before leaving.

• Pack your belongings before going to Jamarat.
• Perform Rami at all three Jamarat.
• Follow the correct sequence.
• Throw seven pebbles at each pillar.
• Complete the ritual with patience.
• Avoid rushing in crowded areas.
• Return to the Mina tent.
• Check that no belongings are left behind.
• Leave Mina according to the Saudi transport plan.
• Travel back to the Shisha apartment.
• Take proper rest after the demanding Hajj days.
• Continue dua and personal reflection.

Peaceful completion of the Mina period

Pilgrims whose Hajj movement plan includes the 13th of Dhul Hijjah will remain in Mina for one additional day. Pilgrims who left Mina on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah can use this day for rest at the apartment.

• Continue the simple daily routine in Mina.
• Perform Rami at all three Jamarat.
• Complete the final stoning calmly.
• Spend time in dhikr and dua.
• Pack your remaining belongings.
• Leave Mina after completing the required rituals.
• Return to the Shisha apartment.
• Rest and recover after Hajj.

Rest and continue ibadah after Hajj

After completing the main rituals, pilgrims remain in Shisha for rest, recovery, and additional worship.

• Rest properly after the physically demanding Hajj days.
• Continue the five daily prayers.
• Visit Masjid al-Haram according to the transport plan.
• Perform Tawaf when your health allows.
• Make sincere dua for the acceptance of Hajj.
• Recite the Holy Quran.
• Reflect on the lessons of patience, sacrifice, and equality.
• Attend post-Hajj guidance sessions.
• Keep your routine simple.
• Avoid unnecessary physical pressure.
• Purchase essential gifts only when convenient.
• Begin organising luggage for the return journey.

Prepare to leave Makkah

The final full day should be used for completing personal ibadah and preparing for departure.

• Confirm the return-flight schedule.
• Check the luggage allowance.
• Pack all belongings carefully.
• Keep essential documents and medicines separately.
• Visit Masjid al-Haram when the schedule allows.
• Perform Tawaf al-Wada at the proper time.
• Make final dua near the Holy Kaaba.
• Return to the apartment without unnecessary delay.
• Attend the departure briefing.
• Confirm the airport bus and meeting time.
• Keep your group ID and flight information ready.
• Take proper rest before travelling.

Return to Bangladesh

The final day marks the end of the 28-day Shifting Hajj Package. Pilgrims check out from the Shisha apartment and travel to Jeddah Airport for the return flight to Dhaka.

• Complete the final room and luggage check.
• Keep your air ticket and identification ready.
• Check out from the Shisha apartment.
• Meet the group at the instructed departure point.
• Load your luggage onto the assigned bus.
• Travel to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.
• Receive passport-related assistance from the Saudi authorities.
• Complete airline check-in and luggage submission.
• Complete immigration and security procedures.
• Board the scheduled flight to Dhaka.
• Arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
• Collect your luggage and complete arrival procedures.
• Return home with the lessons of sabr, gratitude, unity, and sincere ibadah.