Know Before You Go

Education is empowerment, able to provide the required confidence to both pilgrims and professionals, participating and managing pilgrimage affairs. The role of educators imparting their wisdom and knowledge, reflecting their experience and sharing of best practices applicable for Hajj and Umrah is vital in managing pilgrim expectations and preparing intending pilgrims for the journey of a lifetime.

The World Hajj and Umrah Care Foundation, is committed toward providing induction and educational programmes creating awareness of important insights concerning the pilgrimages to the Muslim and Non-Muslim community, support Children as young as 10 and Adults in deepening their comprehension of the pilgrimage, its purpose, it benefits and how it is performed. 

Our focus diverges from religious education to providing education that empower, enriches and enhances the pilgrimage experience and the pilgrims’ engagement with this special journey.

Protecting Pilgrims & Safeguarding Organisers:

Hajj & Umrah Procedures

Familiarize with the yourself how to prepare for the pilgrimage and the regulations.

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Hajj & Umrah Rituals

How to observe the rights and rituals of Umrah and Hajj.

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Practical Guide To Hajj & Umrah

Education with Induction, simulating the pilgrim process fosters pilgrim confidence

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Pilgrim Mentorship

Pilgrim mentorship is an advance level of engagement, cultivating pilgrim potential.

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The Prophets Hajj

The Prophet performed Hajj three times. He performed Hajj twice before his emigration, and he performed one Hajj after he emigrated, and these were accompanied by Umrah

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Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah

Important to understand the regulations that govern the Hajj and Umrah Practice.

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Learning To Experience The Best Of What Hajj & Umrah Has To Offer

Most pilgrims are nervous and often can be affected with anxiety as they embark on a journey of a lifetime. The learning curb is steep, the environment they are entering is new and the culture for most is foreign. Making yourself familiar  with the lessons, the environment and the culture will create comfort and enrich the overall experience. 

  • Enroll Into Hajj & Umrah Preparatory Clasess
  • Group Learning Is Advised With Independent Study
  • Learn The Basics Of The Arabic Language And Practice
  • Explore The Holy Cities And Deepen Your Connection

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The Hajj Experience

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity. A once in a life-time experience shared with millions of people across a 5 day period. 

Hajj takes place one a year with the penultimate day known as the (Day of Arafat) – The Day of Absolution

The Umrah Experience

Umrah (Arabic: عمرة‎), sometimes referred to as the ‘lesser’ or ‘minor’ pilgrimage, consists of carrying out a set of rites in the precinct of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. It consists of four essential practices and can be carried out at any time of the year. 

Umrah can be completed within 3 hours with ease and in a single day

Misinformation or the lack of information often results in a poor Hajj and Umrah experience, If you find that your pilgrimage (Hajj or Umrah) organiser is not providing the support and education you require then report this as a problem and the World Hajj and Umrah Care Foundation will assist you. 

“Education for All Ages” campaigns focuses on enlightening adults and minors in the rituals of the pilgrimages as well as the necessary training and induction sessions needed to have a most fulfilling pilgrimage.

Make a different in the quality of experience millions of pilgrims receive each year, by joining our membership program.  

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