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The Hajj & Umrah “News & Updates“ page, provides verified news related to Hajj and Umrah from our direct channels with official policy-makers and hajj entities.
So that our client will be fully informed on up to date information regarding Hajj and Umrah requirements, policy and guidelines. With hopes that this information will provide full confidence and realistic expectations to assist them best for the planning of their upcoming journey.
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My dear Muslim brother and sister,
As you know, Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam, performing Hajj is one of most rewarding actions in islam among them are: - Removal of sins.
- Visiting the house of Allah
- Performing many types of Ibadah, that will result in you gaining countless rewards.
- Opportunity for a fresh start.
- Permission or ticket to enter Paradise
- And much more...
- The Pandemic has changed many parts of our life and the way we conduct our business, education, shopping, life and habits. Among them includes the Hajj industry, where subsequent changes to practise are as follows:
- Applying for Hajj - you should apply a head of time; last minute applications will no longer be tolerated for securing a hajj spot.
- Hajj has shifted to a virtual business model - our company is licensed to serve all Canadians and Canadian permanent residents regardless their physical or geographical location, whether residing in Canada or outside Canada, we are able to provide our service.
- Make sure that you register with an agency authorized by the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah.
- Credibility of your selected agency: Keep in mind, all credible agencies are listed on the Saudi Arabian embassy website www.saudiembassy.ca.
- Payment: applicant can pay their hajj package fees, through online banking, bank deposit and so on, as instructed by the authorized agency.
- Hajj education and seminars: Labaykhajj has created a comprehensive online section for Hajj & Umrah education and training, which will help guide and teach pilgrims to master the knowledge & practical ritual of Hajj & Umrah. Wherein, providing a step-by-step approach that focuses on educating our pilgrims to reach self-confidence in performing their rituals absolutely independently.
- Labaykhajj offers non traditional Hajj education, using modern educational methods which includes online books, booklets, videos, seminars, and lectures supplementary to the complete Hajj & Umrah episodes. To help familiarize yourself on Hajj and Umrah, these episodes have been produced at locations of where Hajj & Umrah rituals take place (Miqat, Makkah, inside the Haram Mosque, tawaf area, Sa’ee area where the Safa & Marwa located, Mina camp, ‘Arafa, Muzdalifa and Jamrats area).
- Given, the stated facts above, please register for your hajj today, make your intention, and do not delay for tomorrow.
New Announcements to Canadian and American Muslims for Hajj in 2023:
- Labaykhajj is pleased to announce to Canadian and American Muslims that we have become the first and only Canadian Hajj operator to have partnered with a reputable Saudi Arabian company “Safir“ to facilitate Hajj 1444H/2023 for Canadian and American pilgrims in line with new guidelines and processes of the Ministry of Hajj. Our licenced partnership with the Saudi company will guarantee you a secure Hajj, with the support of a logistic team and top-tier Canadian Imams which will make your guided Hajj safe, comfortable, and free of confusion while in the performance of your rituals. For information on estimated package details, please register asap for Hajj 2023 to secure your spot and remain up-to-date on all the latest announcements.
To whom we offer our Hajj 2023 services:
- We are licenced to offer our Hajj 2023 services to:
- Canadian passport holders
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Holders of a Canadian travel document
- US passport holders
A. Our services include:
- 1. Handling of Hajj 2023 application process.
- 2. Our expertise in Nusuk B2C group system will make sure to secure your approval..
- 3. Payment Arrangements by paying for your Hajj inside the Saudi Arabian secure banking system, either via our Saudi representative or secure channels approved by the policy of the Ministry of Hajj.
- 4. Airline arrangements.
- 5. Local logistic services in Saudi Arabia, such as airport meeting, transportation & hotel assistance.
- 6. Religious guidance: our Imams & students of knowledge will guide you at every step of your journey. This guidance will be provided from your departure, during your Madinah visit and while in Makka and will extend to the time of your return to your home country.
- 7. Our logistic and religious team are adequately equipped to serve you to the highest standards in the industry.
B. Registration Process
- 1. Fill out the Hajj 2023 registration form.
- 2. Attach a clear passport scan.
- 3. Make your full payment after an official approval of your application has been presented to you by our team.
- Note: Our team works on a first come, first serve basis for Hajj 2023.
- *Possible methods of payment for the deposit:
- a. Direct deposit to the following bank account:
- Customer Name: HAJJ CAN BY LABAYKHAJJ LTD.
- Transit No: 8 3 3 3 9
- Inst. No: 0 0 4
- Account No: 5 2 8 4 3 5 9
- b. Money order or Certified Cheque - payable to: HAJJ CAN BY LABAYKHAJJ LTD.
- c. Interac Email-Transfer to info@labaykhajj.ca
C. Process after the approval of your Hajj 2023 spot by Ministry of Hajj:
- 1. Make the full payment once or installments, as per Ministry of Hajj policy and timeline.
- 2. Labayk Hajj will issue payment to the various relevant hajj suppliers designated by the Ministry of Hajj, on behalf of its applicants. This will be done in accordance with the Ministry’s policy.
- 3. Our teams will handle the logistic and religious preparations with our Saudi partner to facilitate Hajj 2023 from A-Z for our groups.
- INSURANCE Travel insurance it’s a chose for every pilgrim/traveler, its recommended STRONGLY by IATA and its available for purchase, you must understand it is the pilgrim and/or parent/guardians’ responsibility to purchase and review the terms and conditions of the travel insurance policy purchased. You should understand that the travel insurance provider is the sole determiner for coverage and is an independent company which ‘Labaykhajj does not control or manage.
We will keep you updated with any updated policy requirements/changes and information by The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, or relevant Hajj authorities.
Learn More about How To Perform Hajj and Umrah
Important Links of Publications:
Find below Links to Hajj and Umrah literature for you to read in order to equipped yourself with good knowledge in Hajj and Umrah fiqh Islamic guidance.
- Rites of Hajj and Umrah From the book and Sunnah and Narrations from the Pious Predecessors Author: Shaikh Naasir ud-Deen al-Albaanee
- How to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah by Shaeikh Ibn Othaimeen
- Hajj and Umrah – by Sheikh Muhammad S. Al-Munajjid
- Rituals of Umrah
- Ministry of Hajj (KSA)
- A Brief Guide to the Rites of Hajj & Umrah