Introduction to Hajj

* Hajj Travel - Overview:

Hajj is the greatest pilgrimage in the life of a Muslim. This spiritual pilgrimage is taken by millions of Muslims all over the world every year and they convene in Makkah to perform Hajj. Planning and booking a Hajj package with a reputable travel agency is extremely important before taking such a pilgrimage. Mahamum.com boasts of serving pilgrims who plan to embark on this spiritual voyage and offering the lowest Hajj packages in 2021 out of Nigeria. Having over 9 years of experience in the travel field, we are working to create a happy customer base that is satisfied and has a series of memorable experiences. Our professional team makes sure that whatever you need will be delivered within the budget and then you will receive quality services and value to your money. Mahamum.com provides an exclusive variety of 5-star, 4-star, 3 star, and 2 star specially designed Hajj packages. You can as well choose your airlines, accommodation and transport. We are convinced in making your experience better by customizing your needs and making your experience comfortable and classy. Rest assured that you will get the best Hajj 2026 prices in the market.

* Why book Hajj Packages with Mahamum.com?

Having worked in the travel industry over 9 years, Mahamum.com is the most appropriate Hajj travel agent in Nigeria that provides a choice of well-designed Hajj tours to those Muslims who wish to experience this religious tourism. The world-class services and hospitality are testified by the positive reviews and high ratings provided by the customers. We are indeed willing to help millions of the Muslims of Nigeria in their spiritual journey of Hajj and Umrah as guided by our great Prophet (SAW) and we are quite fortunate to win the trust and confidence of our customers.

* Reasons to book your Hajj 2026 package with us:

* Planning to book customized Hajj packages for yourself, group or family?

Please tell us your traveling plans and what you need and we will prepare a package to you at the most reasonable price in the market. Mahamum.com sells tailor-made Hajj packages to an individual, family and groups at reduced prices beginning with Classic Hajj Packages to Executive Express Hajj Packages. The Nigerians are also choosing to travel to Hajj as a family or groups, and through doing so, they can access the lowest Hajj prices.

We are also offering Hajj special offers and the best Hajj deals to people willing to travel in groups to undertake Hajj in 2026. Our travel experts can be contacted today to help you know more when you wish to go to Mecca on your own, family or group Hajj.

Hajj is a compulsion of any Muslim provided he/she is physically fit and financially stable to meet the costs of traveling. It is among the largest human congregations in the world and every year Muslims of various backgrounds and races congregate together to do Hajj. In case you are fortuned enough to receive this holy call of Allah (SWT), you need to know all the specifics of the Hajj package to prevent making a booking. As such, the distinction between the shifting and non shifting Hajj packages is very crucial to you so that you are able to select the appropriate package that best suits you.

* Difference between Shifting and Non-Shifting Hajj Package

When you order a shifting Hajj pack, your place, accommodation or hotel of stay would be shifted every so often. The accommodation is reserved based on the availability of the hotel or apartment during the peak of Hajj. In case accommodation is not provided close by Haram during the peak Hajj days, it is booked away from the Haram and most likely in Aziziyah.

As the Hajj approaches its end, you are moved to the hotel that is closer to the Haram. During the Hajj days, Aziziyah apartments and hotels are largely available. This period of stay is also taken by most of the operators at Aziziyah to teach the pilgrims what to anticipate during Hajj and how to deal with an emergency situation.

In a non-shifting Hajj package, the place of stay would be the same. You book a hotel or apartment near Haram and spend all your tour. The non shifting packages are extremely expensive compared to the shifting ones because the hotels surrounding Haram are more expensive during the high Hajj season. But non-shifting packages help to save the hassle of shifting the luggage at one location to another occasionally.

* Exclusive Deals for Economy Hajj 2026 Packages from Nigeria

Mahamum.com will focus to fulfill all the requirements of Muslims of Nigeria in terms of Hajj and Umrah tours. Our goal is to ensure that your spiritual experience is made comfortable at all times and this has made us design our Hajj packages to meet all budgets and schedules.

We have a lot of experience in the travel sector hence we are offering the best Hajj packages in the country at the lowest possible cost. Nowadays we can be listed among the most popular Hajj services providers in Nigeria, and we make sure that our customers receive the services of the best quality. It is our duty to organize and coordinate all the activities concerning the travel of the customer without any reservations. Book your package with us, therefore, and go on your spiritual journey of visiting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, with the most peaceful mind.

* Hotels and Accommodation with Hajj Packages 2021

We understand you require peace and tranquility on your pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah so that you can fully devote yourself to Ibaadah and worshipping of Allah. Keep your concerns behind and leave it to us to assist you in all possible ways in order to secure an accommodation closest to Haram.

We have direct links with the service providers in Saudi Arabia, and this allows us to identify the lowest prices of the hotels based on your needs and financial abilities. We also make special provisions of our physically challenged customers in order that they experience this spiritual trip without any problem and burden.

We have selected our hotels with a pleasant stay around the area of Haram and Masjid-e-Nabawi (PBUH). We realize the needs and budget of our customer, that is why we offer a variety of 3-star hotels, 4-star hotels and 5-star hotels to meet their demands. The weather conditions in Saudi Arabia during Hajj will be nearly unbearable in 2026, which is why it is a good idea to select a comfortable and affordable Hajj package to simplify the process of traveling.

Our team of professionals is qualified to serve the interested clients with the best arrangements, including flight tickets, accommodation and at the lowest possible market rate. There are also special discounts to large group and families. Book early enough to our travel experts to eliminate the last minute jambo.

* Are there any different forms of performing Hajj? Which is the most recommended method?

There exist various ways of doing Hajj which can be categorized as three:

---> Hajj-e-Tamattu: Hajj and Umrah together with two Niya’hs, one Niya'h of Umrah and the other of Hajj. Pilgrims wear separate Ihram for each Hajj and Umrah. Animal sacrifice is compulsory.

---> Hajj-e-Qiran: Hajj and Umrah along with a single Niya'h. After Sa’ee pilgrims stand in the state of Ihram. Offering of an animal is obligatory.

---> Hajj-e-Ifrad: Hajj without Umrah. Animal sacrifice is optional.

Although all the varieties of Hajj are rewarded by Allah (SWT), the best way of conducting Hajj that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) recommended is Hajj-e-Tammattu, and the pilgrims must undertake Umrah in the months of Hajj i.e. Shawaal, Dhul Qa'dah and Dhul Hijjah. They also engage in Hajj during the same year where an animal is slaughtered during Eid-ul-Adha. It entails Tawaf and Sa’ee, which is performed twice, once in the name of Umrah and once for Hajj.

* How to perform Hajj? The basic Hajj procedure to be kept in mind by first-timers.

First Day of Hajj
During the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims go into the state of Ihram and make a declaration of their intention to engage in Hajj. They say the Fajr Salah and do Tawaf of Kaabah. They then proceed to the hills of Safa and Marwa to Saa’ee, and then pilgrims go to Mina in Makkah. Pilgrims spend the night in the tents in Mina and do all the prayers.

Second Day of Hajj
On 9 th day of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims leave Mina and proceed to Arafat. Having arrived in the presence of Arafat, they perform Qasr Salah which is a combination of Zuhr and A’sar prayers. Pilgrims devote their time in Zikr and Ibaadah of Allah (SWT), to receive his blessings and forgiveness. Pilgrims go to Muzdalifah after the sunset to spend the night in the open sky. Once they reach Muzdalifah they pray Maghrib and Isha collectively and continue with their zikr of Allah. Pilgrims, also, during Jamarat take stones at Muzdalifah that will be used the following day to stone at Jamarat.

Third Day of Hajj
On the third day of Hajj pilgrims go back to Mina and pel stones. On arriving at Mina, they do the first Rami and hurl seven pebbles at the biggest Jamarat. The pilgrims have to kill a animal after the stoning in order to replicate the narrative of the Prophet Ibraheem (AS). Thereafter, pilgrims (only men) cut or take off Ihram and hair. Most of them move to Makkah to make the Tawaf and Saa’ee then they go back to their camp in Mina.

Final Days of Hajj (Day 4 & 5)
Each day, pilgrims perform symbolic stoneing of the devil by throwing stones at the three Jamarat and are spending the two or three days in Mina before they can go back to Makkah to perform the final Tawaf of the Kaabah. To find out about how to do Hajj and about tips to perform Hajj, visit our Hajj Guide.

* What are the Visa Requirements for Hajj Travel?

The visa could be obtained only by the Hajj travel agents permitted by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Nigeria. The Saudi government does not charge any fee on issuance of visas, although the approved Hajj travel agents might impose an administrative fee. One can only travel in the areas of Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina with their Hajj visa, which may be subject to punishment in case of breach. The females are required to have one Mehram i.e. husband, brother, father, son, uncle, nephew etc. and he must be 17 years of age.

* Is any Vaccination required before commencing your Hajj journey?

Every pilgrim should also have vaccinations against meningitis and a vaccination certificate issued by the National Travel Health Network and Centre. Children to the age of 15 years must be vaccinated against polio and meningococcal, but those older than 15 years will be vaccinated in the same manner as adults.

This should not be encouraged in pregnant women and in those who are very ill in order to go to Hajj. In order to make the right preparations about the stay of an aged pilgrim or the person with a disability, please inform us in advance about your presence to enable us to provide the necessary facilities accordingly and to contact the wheelchair service inside Haram.

* Baggage Allowance for Hajj 2020 Flights from Nigeria

The amount of allowance also depends on the airline. Saudi airlines and Philippines airlines permits two bags each weighing 23 kg with hand luggage of 7 kg whereas the Gulf Air and Etihad Airways permits baggage of 30 kg. According to the laws Saudi Government, every individual is allowed to carry 5liters of Zamzam which can be purchased at the airport.

* Facilities for Hajj pilgrims on Jeddah international airport

One of the best examples of the modern engineering and state-of-art facilities is the King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah. This giant tent-shaped structure of Jeddah airport is made of Teflon-coated fiberglass; it is tent-like and takes the shape of mats and is capable of housing 80,000 Hajjis at a time making it counted among the best airports in the world.

Every year millions of Hajjis go through the facility and it satisfies all their needs as they spend long hours in line. Besides cafeteria and restaurants, the cooking areas (where pilgrims cook themselves) are also present, as well as the ablution areas, changing into Ihram area, sleeping and even market areas where pilgrims can sell the stuff they brought with them to finance their journey. Hajjis have different entry and exit points.

* Going on Hajj with Elderly

Mahamum.com offers the best Hajj deals and budget Hajj packages from Nigeria that meet all your needs. We serve all people whether you need special services of the aged people or disabled citizens, we provide them with special services as required such as wheelchair, special meal, or special medication. We even can secure you a place at a walking distance to the holy places in Makkah and Madinah but it would be a supplement to the price of your Hajj journey in Nigeria. More Info.

* Most suitable Transportation option for Pilgrims

Hajj tour package 2026 is an all inclusive package that covers airport and hotel transfers. Your proposed itinerary covers inter-city transportation to Makkah and Madinah as well. Nevertheless, in case you do not want to travel with someone, you can travel by yourself. You may also ask to be privately ferried such as a cab or a taxi to travel to religious sites.

* What are some of the Ziyarat places that I can visit within my limited stay?

During your Hajj tour, you also can see significant places around Makkah and Madinah that have significance in the Islamic history. Masjid-e-Quba is the place where it is necessary to visit the first mosque in Islam (following Masjid Al Haram). The cave of Hira and the cave of Thawr are in the neighborhood of Makkah city. The homes of a couple of Sahabas (RA) are also visitable. Pilgrims normally go to the Masjid-e-Qiblatain. The Masjid-e-Jumu'ah and the Janatul Baqi are found in Madinah during their Hajj/Umrah visit.