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Pilgrims meet brother Jafar (2 Week Deluxe Group Leader) and Shaykh Ahsan Hanif (Religious Guide) at the airport, ready to set off on their journey.
The group board their Saudia flight
Masjid Al-Nabawi as seen from the hotel (Dar Al-Iman Intercontinental) in Madinah
Wherever you are in the Haram, you can be sure to find Zamzam within reach.
Advance team running through last minute checks for group arrivals.
The 11 Day Deluxe group swiftly recieve their key cards upon arrival.
A porter dressed in the famous Intercontinental royal blue uniform, effortlessly transporting pilgrims luggage to their rooms.
Complimentary Al-Hidaayah drawstring bags given to pilgrims before the journey.
Organisers wait in the lobby some time after group check-in to ensure all queries are answered and that no one is left feeling unsure about anything.
Beverages handed out to pilgrims on arrival after their journey from Madinah. (Conrad, Makkah)
Advance team members check group baggage a few hours prior to their arrival.
Room numbers are labelled onto luggage pieces to ensure bags are waiting at the pilgrims room before they arrive.
Hujjaj take in the unique decor of the Conrad as they wait for their key cards.
A happy group excited to perform their Umrah upon their arrival to the Conrad, Makkah.
Hussain (Advance Team) directs Hujjaj to the hotel lobby upon their arrival to Madinah.
The 3 Week Essential group arrives at Swissotel Makkah.
Our Saudi team are always onsite to ensure our groups feel an Al-Hidaayah presence, especially when places get more crowded.
Team members are on stand-by whenever you need assistance.
A group sit attentively through their religious session.
Shaykh Abu Usamah (Religious Advisor) is well known for lifting the mood of the Hujjaj.
Shaykh Ahsan Hanif delivers a session on the rites of Hajj as the days quickly approach.
Spoiled for choice at the hotel buffet. (Conrad, Makkah)
Jabal Noor pictured from below. Visible towards the right of the frame is a faint white zig-zag of Hujjaj from all over the world making their ascent to Cave Hira at the very top.
A few members of the Al-Hidaayah team made the trek to the top of the mountain this year. In the soaring heat it is very challenging.
People scramble to have a moment inside the cave for themselves.
The clocktower as seen from the top of Jabal Noor. If you zoom into the photograph you are able to see the minarets of the Haram in comparison to the height of the clocktower.
Mohammed Saeed (Advance Team Leader) speaks with a member of the Saudi team to check all arrangements in the Shisha building are in place.
Rooming allocations are looked over before being placed on the wall for the Hujjaj to use.
Checks finalised at the Shisha building ready for the Hujjaj to use.
Complimentary prayer mats are arranged for the Hujjaj to take upon arrival.
Jabal Al-Noor as seen from the coach window on the Makkah Ziyarah trip.
The group was able to get out of the coach to have better look at the mountain.
The group was taken to the sights they'd visit during the days of Hajj.
In the distance the grey Jamaraat complex is visible. With the complex split on different floors, stoning is made much easier and far less congested.
In the distance the grey Jamaraat complex is visible. With the complex split on different floors, stoning is made much easier and far less congested.
The group was taken by the Mina tents.
A sea of tents stretch further than the eye can see to accommodate the 3+ million Hujjaj.
Religious guides always ready to give you their time.
The bright red complimetary Hajj pack given to our groups are invaluable when trying to spot Al-Hidaayah members in a crowd.
An excellent journey to make new friends.
Majority of the Hujjaj make use of the umbrellas to protect themselves from the scorching heat.
Jabal Rahma busy before the days of Hajj even begin!
Bilal (3 Week Deluxe Organiser) held his flag high for the group members that wanted to get closer to Jabal Rahma without the fear of losing their way back.
The Ziyarah tours have always been a highlight for the Hujjaj.
With millions of people coming together from around the world during Hajj, facemasks become a common sight.
Ziyarah tour, Makkah
Plenty of spots to take photos during the Ziyarah tours.
The group are given a moment to stop at Mount Thawr.
The Clock Tower Museum is easily accessible from the Swissotel.
The minarets of the Haram peeking through the windows of the Swissotel prayer room
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