Hajj

Hajj 2025 – A New Beginning

We are extremely pleased to announce that we have partnered with Al-Bait Guests (Duyuf Al-Bait) to provide support and guidance to UK pilgrims (Marketing Partners). Al-Bait Guests is one of the largest and most reputable Hajj service providers in Saudi Arabia.

Background

Post-Covid, the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah appointed a number of local companies in Saudi Arabia that are authorised to organise and provide Hajj packages for pilgrims travelling from across the Western World. Prospective pilgrims will have to book a package supplied by one of the authorised companies via Nusuk, which is an online portal. Therefore, packages will not be sold by any foreign company, nor will payments be collected by them. In addition, experienced Hajj guides will be employed by Al Bait Guests. Their role will primarily be to provide educational, spiritual, and logistical support to the pilgrims.

Who are Al-Bait Guests (Duyuf Al-Bait)?

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 (Duyuf Al-Bait)?

Al-Bait Guests is the right decision, here is why:

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

What packages will be on offer?

Al Bait Guests will offer a variety of Hajj packages that will suit a range of budgets:

Non-Shifting and Shifting
Luxury, Premium and Standard

The duration of the packages on offer will be:

Express (10-12 days)
Classic (13-15 days)
Extended (16+ days)

Accommodation & Flights:

Double, Triple and Quad occupancy
Range of quality hotels in Makkah, Madinah and Aziziyah

Services in Mina:

Tents in European camps (Moaisem)
Tents in the VIP European camps (Majr al-Kabsh)

Further package details are available on the Al-Bait Guests website.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Are Non-British passport holders who are resident in the UK able to perform Hajj this year?
As long as you are resident in the UK you will be eligible to perform Hajj subject to the ministry of hajj and umrah rules and regulations.
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.
How can British expats perform Hajj this year?
All packages will include flights out of the UK. Once a package is booked on Nusuk, British expats may request to exclude flights from the package. This request will be subject to approval.
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.
Will the packages be ATOL protected?
Payment made for packages will not be ATOL 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.
Will any vaccinations be required?
It will be mandatory to be vaccinated against meningitis (ACWY).