Outline

Introduction
Islam
- The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
- The Holy Qur'an
Five Pillars of Islam
- Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)
- - The Six Articles of Faith
- Salat (Prayer)
- - Rakaat
- Zakat (Charitable Giving)
- Sawm (Fasting)
- Hajj (Pilgrimage)
- Ramadan
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Muslim World Today
- Three monotheistic faiths
- Kingdom as Guardian of the Holy Places
- Muslim populations around the world
- Muslim Population by Country: Introduction
Umrah
- Preparation for Umrah
- - Location of Miqats
- Rituals of Umrah
Hajj
- History of Hajj
- Hajj Today
- Preparation for Hajj (Purification)
- The Rituals/Stages of the Hajj
- Three Ways of Performing Hajj
- Notes on different types of Tawaf
- How modern technology has been employed to facilitate the Hajj
Useful Addresses
- Saudi Embassies
- - Afghanistan
  - Algeria
  - Argentina
  - Australia
  - Austria
  - Bahrain
  - Bangladesh
  - Belgium
  - Brazil
  - Cameroon
  - Canada
  - Chad
  - China
  - Denmark
  - Djibouti
  - Egypt
  - Eritrea
  - Ethiopia
  - France
  - Germany
  - Ghana
  - Greece
  - Guinea
  - Holland
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Iran
  - Italy
  - Japan
  - Jordan
  - Kenya
  - Korea
  - Kuwait
  - Lebanon
  - Libya
  - Malaysia
  - Mali
  - Mauritania
  - Mexico
  - Morocco
  - Niger
  - Nigeria
  - Oman
  - Pakistan
  - Philippines
  - Qatar
  - Russia
  - Senegal
  - Singapore
  - Somalia
  - - South Africa
  - Spain
  - Sudan
  - Sweden
  - Switzerland
  - Syria
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Tunisia
  - Turkey
  - Uganda
  - United Arab Emirates
  - United Kingdom
  - United States
  - Venezuela
  - Yemen
  - Zambia
  - Zaire
- Saudi Arabian Chambers of Commerce
- Foreign Embassies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- - AFRICA
  - - Algeria
    - Burkina Fasso
    - Cameroon
    - Chad
    - Cote d'Ivoire
    - Djibouti
    - Egypt
    - Eritrea
    - Ethiopia
    - Gabon
    - Gambia
    - Ghana
    - Guinea
    - Kenya
    - Liberia
    - Libya
    - Mali
    - Moon Islands
    - Morocco
    - Niger
    - Nigeria
    - Senegal
  - AMERICAS
  - - Argentina
    - Brazil
    - Canada
    - Mexico
    - Uruguay
    - United States
    - Venezuela
  - ASIA
  - - Bahrain
    - Bangladesh
    - Brunei
    - China
    - India
    - Indonesia
    - Iran
    - Japan
    - Jordan
    - Kazakhstan
    - Korea
    - Kuwait
    - Lebanon
    - Malaysia
    - Oman
    - Pakistan
    - Philippines
    - Qatar
    - Singapore
    - Sri Lanka
    - Syria
    - Thailand
    - Turkey
    - United Arab Emirates
    - Yemen
  - AUSTRALASIA
  - - Australia
    - New Zealand
  - EUROPE
  - - Albania
    - Austria
    - Belgium
    - Bosnia Herzegovina
    - Czech Republic
    - Denmark
    - France
    - Germany
    - Greece
    - Iceland
    - Ireland
    - Italy
    - Malta
    - Netherlands
    - Norway
    - Portugal
    - Romania
    - Russia
    - Slovenia
    - Spain
    - United Kingdom
City Profiles
- Holy City of Makkah
- Holy City of Madinah
- Port City of Jeddah
Holy Sites
- Holy Mosque in Makkah
- Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
- - The building of the Prophet's Mosque
  - Expansion of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
- Arafat
- Muzdalifah
- Mina
Landmarks
- Namirah Mosque
- Holy Mashaar Mosque
- Al-Khaif Mosque
- Al-Jamarat Plaza
- Al-Rahmah Mountain (Mount Arafat)
- Al Nur Mountain
- Thawr Mountain
Hajj and Umrah Statistics
Ministry of Hajj
- Responsibilities of the Ministry of Hajj
- Preparations Preceding the Hajj Season
- - Agreements Pertaining to the Hajj Missions
  - Organizing the arrival of pilgrims coming through tourist companies
  - The operational plans of the Ministry's branches and of the National Establishments for Hajj Affairs
  - Setting up field service groups
  - Modernizing the specifications of the buses transporting pilgrims
  - Bus renting plans
  - Shuttle transport between the Holy Sites
  - Public transport within Mina
  - Distribution of camps in the Holy Sites
  - Telecommunications network
  - Guidance workshops
  - Language programs and training of seasonal labor
  - Seasonal jobs
  - Information and cultural outreach
  - Preparation of clarification maps
  - Hajj instructions
  - Coordination with the authorities participating in the Hajj activities
- Instructions Regulating Agreements Between Hajj Missions and the Ministry
- Instructions Regulating Group Dispatching of Pilgrims
- Umrah System of Regulation
- Umrah System of Regulation: Introduction
- Benefits of the System
- Global Electronic Network for Umrah
- Umrah Application Service Provider (UASP)
- Role of the Private Sector
- Training for Umrah System
- Umrah Regulations and By-Laws
- Regulations for Umrah Service Providers serving pilgrims from outside the Kingdom
- - Chapter 1 - Definitions
  - Chapter 2 - Procedures For Obtaining a License
  - Chapter 3 - Renewal or Cancellation of License
  - Chapter 4 - Procedures Concerning Umrah Visit
  - Chapter 5 - Relationship Between The Licensee And Foreign Parties
  - Chapter 6 - Licensee's Obligations and Standard Of Services
  - Chapter 7 - Movement of the Mu'tamirun Inside the Kingdom
  - Chapter 8 - Complaints Committee
  - Chapter 9 - Concluding Provisions
- Instructions Regulating Pilgrimage Affairs
- - The Ministry of Hajj - Designations and Definitions
  - Rules and Regulations for Pilgrims
  - Dates of Arrivals, Departures and Repatriation of Pilgrims to their Respective Countries
  - Charges for Services and Transport
  - Official Hajj Missions
  - General Instructions
  - Duties and Services Provided by National Establishment for Hajj Affairs (NEHA)
  - Duties of the General Cars Syndicate and the Transport Companies
  - Pilgrims Lodging Rules and Executive Regulations Pertaining to Houses for Pilgrims
- Contact Information
- - Ministry of Hajj
  - National Establishments for Hajj Affairs
  - Complaints Authorities
- Ministry of Hajj Aims and Aspirations
- - Vision
  - Values
  - Objectives
- Project of the Ministry of Pilgrimage Site on the Internet
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Carriage of Pilgrims by Air
- - Application Requirements
  - Flight Scheduling and Slot Allocation Procedures
  - Technical Measures and Conditions Governing Air Operations Applied on all Flights
  - Technical Conditions/ Requirements Pertaining to Air Safety and Standards Regulating Air Operation
  - Important PCA Requirements
  - Additional Technical Conditions Applicable to Air Carriers Operating Only Hajj Charter Flights
  - General Terms and Conditions
  - Penalties for Violation
- Mina Development Projects
- - Mina Road Projects
  - Leveling Mina area
  - Al Muaissem parking
  - Rock Cutting
  - Electrical Power
  - Main Control Center
  - Widening of Al Jamarat Bridge
- Places of Historical Interest
- - The place where the Holy Prophet was born
  - House of Khadijah
  - Jannat al-Mu'allaa
  - Hira Cave
  - Thawr Cave
  - Masjid Al-Jinn
  - Masjid al-Rayah
  - Masjid Aishah (Masjid Umrah)
  - Jabl Abu Qubays
Services and Service Providers
- Services within Mina
- Hajj Service Providers
- Tourist Companies and Travel Agents Procedures Guide
Travel Information for Pilgrims
- Visas
- Means of Travel
- Health Considerations, including inoculations
- Travel Items recommendations
- Accommodation
- Weather
General Information
- Telephone Numbers
Other Sources of Information
- Useful Links
- Information Bureaux/Sources on the Internet
Glossary
- Search
Frequently Asked Questions
- General Questions
- Visas
- - Umrah Visas
  - Hajj Visas
- Health Matters
- Disability
- General Safety Instructions
- Ihram
- Travel to the Kingdom
- Forbidden Imports
- Travel and Accommodation in the Holy Places
- Sacrificing
- Food and Drink
- Language
- Mobile Phones
- Getting Lost
- Lost Property
Contribution of Ministries
- Supreme Hajj Committee
- Ministry of Culture and Information
- Ministry of Defense and Aviation
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Interior
- Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology
- National Guard
- Saudi Arabian Red Crescent
Films
- Visual Tours
- Holy Kaaba animation 1
- Holy Kaaba animation 2
- Holy Kaaba animation 3
Links
- - 1.5 million sheep to be imported for Hajj (SPA)
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