HAJJ 2025 - A New Beginning

We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Al-Bait Guests for Pilgrims services  (Duyuf Al-Bait) & Ikhlas Hajj & Umrah Services as Canada Marketing Partners to provide increased support and guidance to Canadian  pilgrims. Al-Bait Guests is one of the largest and most reputable Hajj providers in Saudi Arabia.

Background

This year, the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah (Saudi Arabia) has appointed a number of local companies in Saudi Arabia that will be authorised to organise and provide Hajj packages for pilgrims travelling from across the Western Countries. Prospective pilgrims will now book a Hajj package supplied by one of the authorised companies via Nusuk, which is an online portal. Hajj packages will no longer be sold by any foreign travel company, nor will payments be collected by them. In addition, experienced Hajj guides will be employed by Al Bait Guests. Their role will be to provide educational, spiritual, and logistical support to the pilgrims.   

Who is Al-Bait Guests?

Al-Bait Guests (formerly known as the Establishment of South Asia) is one of the largest Hajj service providers that has been operating for over 40 years. They have been serving approximately 600,000 Hajj pilgrims from South Asia annually, which is almost one third of all pilgrims. They have consistently been recognised as an excellent service provider.

Why Al-Bait Guests?

Al-Bait Guests (Duyuf Al Bait) is the right decision:

1. They have decades of experience in serving Hajj pilgrims.
2. They have an excellent track record.
3. We share the same values.
4. They are passionate about integrity and quality of service.
5. They have a pilgrim-centric mindset.
6. They have the financial capacity to successfully deliver such a project.

Who are the Canadian Partners?

As of Today Al Bait the Canadian Partners are comprised of some of the most established former Hajj Travel Operators and booking agents. They include Ikhlas Hajj & Umrah Services who have over 20 years of experience. Additionally, the Together their shared experience alongside Al Bait Guests will ensure that pilgrims will have unparalleled support.

What packages will be on offer?

 Al Bait Guests will offer a variety of Hajj packages that will suit a range of budgets including Shifting and Non-Shifting. They will offer a range of various durations within the packages on offer will be, such as 10 days, 14 days & 18 days.

They will offer a wide range of accommodation levels to suit all budgets including Double, Triple and Quad occupancy, among a range of high-quality hotels in Makkah and Madinah.

By booking with Al Bait Guests, pilgrims will be located in Mina within the tents in the European camps (Moaisem). Tents will also be available within the VIP European camps (Majr al-Kabsh).

Further package details will be available on the Al-Bait Guests website soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there an age limit to perform Hajj this year?
   The minimum age for anyone to participate in Hajj this year is 13, there is no upper age limit.
    
2. Are Non-Non Canadian passport holders who are PR Card Holder able to perform Hajj this year?
   As long as you are Permanent Resident ( PR Card Holder ) you will be eligible to perform Hajj subject to the ministry of hajj and umrah rules and regulations. 
    
3. Will a lottery system be in operation this year?
   There will not be a lottery system in operation. Bookings will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
    
4. How can Canadian expats perform Hajj this year?
   All packages will include flights out of the Canada. Once a package is booked on Nusuk, Canadian  expats may request to exclude flights from the package. This request will be subject to approval.
    
5. How will payment be collected?
   There will be various methods of payment to Nusuk, including debit/credit card payments and bank transfer. We advise registering with an online bank that may provide much better exchange rates and reduced or no transaction charges.
    
6. Will the packages be Tico protected?
   Payment made for packages will not be TICO protected. Therefore, it may be prudent to arrange suitable travel insurance. Please note that payments made by debit/credit cards may include some level of protection, please check with your card issuer for further information.
    
7. Will any vaccinations be required?
   It will be mandatory to be vaccinated against meningitis (ACWY) and Covid-19 (both doses).

8. Are Hajj packages available for booking?

Packages cannot be booked at present until they are released on the Nusuk platform. Meantime we advise the following for people seeking to book Hajj travel:

1. For more information on Al Bait Guests visit: http://www.albaitguests.com

2. Create an account on Nusuk: https://hajj.nusuk.sa/. Further guidance is available at this link: https://hajj.nusuk.sa/media

3. Join the Al Bait Guests telegram support group and channel.

     Joining the Telegram group will ensure that group members will be the first           to hear about Hajj package availability and other announcements.

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