PREPARATION
Prepare before you travel
Learn the rites in our in-person darasas and work through the practical arrangements with the team before you travel.
WHAT PREPARATION COVERS
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Learn the rites
In-person darasas cover the worship and give you time for questions.
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Understand the journey
Prepare for flights, meeting points and the practical arrangements.
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Ask for guidance
Our sheikhs answer religious questions; our team helps with travel plans.
Learn the rites and prepare for travel
The darasa helps you understand your pilgrimage. The checklist helps you prepare your documents and practical arrangements.
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Darasa sessions
Pre-departure lessons on the rites and on the journey itself — the route and miqat plan for your actual flights, and the practical side: airport, baggage, money, meals, meeting points and what to do if you get separated.
Darasa sessions
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Readiness checklist
Work through the documents and practical arrangements for your journey with our team, including any support you need before you fly.
Readiness checklist
Bring your questions
Preparation gives you time to understand the journey and ask for help with what is unfamiliar.
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Guidance on the rites
Learn with our sheikhs before you travel
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Discuss your session arrangements
Speak to the team if you cannot attend
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Help with your checklist
Work through the documents and arrangements for your departure
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Space for private questions
Discuss personal or support needs with the team
Preparing for your departure
Start with your questions and work through the arrangements with the team.
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Discuss your plans
Tell us who is travelling and any support needs you would like to discuss.
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Work through your checklist
The team explains what you need to provide for the journey and the relevant dates.
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Attend the darasa
Learn about the rites and practical journey, with time to ask your questions.
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Prepare to depart
Review the travel details, meeting points and contact arrangements with the team.
Questions before you travel
Straight answers to what pilgrims ask us most.
View all frequently asked questionsWe send the checklist for your journey and explain the requirements for your route and season. Submit all required travel documents no later than 10 calendar days before departure. If you are booking fewer than 10 days before departure, speak to the team about document handling before proceeding.
Our in-person darasas take place before departure. Contact the team for the session arrangements for your journey.
You get an equivalent briefing, arranged individually. Nobody travels unbriefed, and missing the group session is not held against you.
Our sheikhs provide religious guidance. Bring your questions to the darasa or ask the team to connect you with a qualified guide.
Speak to the team about what is outstanding. We explain the next action and how it affects your travel arrangements.
Speak to the team
Tell us your preferred month and who is travelling. We will explain the departure options, package costs, preparation and support. Speak to us about any questions before you choose.