Hajj Tour Package | Ramadan Umrah Packages from Mumbai 2024 - Bakhla Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Umrah can be performed in any month of the Islamic year but unlike Umrah, Hajj can only be performed during the month of Dhul Hajjah. Umrah is known as a mini pilgrimage while Hajj is known as the major pilgrimage to the house of Allah the Exalted. Like there are different types of Hajj , there are different types of Meeqaat as well.  History of Meeqaat  In olden days Indians used to prefer the sea route to go for Hajj. It took about a week to reach Jeddah port. When the ship neared Yalamlam, which is about 60 km from Makkah, and is the Meeqaat for those traveling from India an announcement was made so that the people could enter the Ihraam conveniently. After passing through Yalamlam, ship used to take around 6 to 7 hours to enter Jeddah. Nowadays Indians are allowed to go by air only. Like in ship, in plane too the announcement is made when it approaches Yalamlam.  So what exactly is Meeqaat? Meeqaat are points or stations from where whoever crosses on his way to the Holy Mak

Hajj translates from Arabic as ‘to intend a journey’, thus giving the pilgrimage its name. Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca taken on by Muslims, it is a compulsion for every able muslim to do Hajj at least once in their life. Once they have completed Hajj, a Muslim man may call himself a "Hajji" and a woman herself a "Hajjah". Hajj is the Fifth Pillars of Islam. It reflects a Muslim's devotion, loyalty and belief in Allah and helps him/her grow spiritually and brings great rewards, benefits and complete forgiveness of sins. There is no obligation for children to undertake Hajj as they are not yet considered able. Children may take part in Hajj with their parent/guardian and the rewards of the pilgrimage will be bestowed upon the child. Spirituality And Hajj - The Hajj prompts Muslims to reflect and think over their lives. Modern lifestyles are hectic, but Hajj gives an opportunity to switch off from work and trivial issues. It also allows Muslims to re