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Some common MISTAKES people make and should be avoided are: In our experience, we have found the following to be some of the most common actions many pilgrims opt to do, which do not conform to...

When performing the Hajj and Umrah rites, pilgrims are vulnerable to the diseases commonly associated with the Hajj season, including: Respiratory diseases. Gastrointestinal (digestive)...

Mistake #1: Thinking that their Ihram is the cap they wear over their head. Some Muslimahs do not know what Ihram means and they think it's the cap that they put on over their hair. They don't...

There are many general and specialised hospitals in the Kingdom, as well as clinics, infirmaries and private clinics offering their services. Medicines and drugs are easily obtainable without...

Timings The gold clocks inside the Haram and the outside clock towers have digital displays of all the salah times. The time between adhaan and iqaama varies for the different salawaat. The...

  Day No: Date (Dhul-Hijja): Day known as: Meaning: 1 8th Yaum-at-Tarweya Day of...

Currency Exchange Info The Saudi Arabian monetary unit is the riyal, which is divided into 100 halalahs. Notes are in 1,5,10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 riyal denominations. The coins are in 5, 10...

Narrated Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: "Al-Madinah is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its trees should not be cut and no heresy should be...

The trip to Makkah Before you leave the terminal for Makkah or Madinah, use the toilet, and refresh your wudhu. You will not see such good toilet facilities again for a while so make the best of...

There are various kinds of food available in Makkah and Madinah. You will find food and fruit from just about every country you can think of. Some of the more common ones are: Indonesian...