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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.
Hajj2026 News Updates September 2025 Edition
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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.
- Until 2019 Credibility all authorized hajj agencies are listed on the Saudi Arabian embassy website www.saudiembassy.ca hajj or Umrah section. And this year then authorized agent must obtain a contract from establishment of Tawaf, additionally can be legalized by Saudi Ministry of foreign Affairs and Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canada.
- Please see our official authorization for Hajj2024.
- 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.
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