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An information resource for UK pilgrims; includes background information on Hajj and Umrah, travel tips, visa details, and listings of hotels and specialist UK travel agents.
hajjumrahtours.co.uk
The Missing Fifth Pillar Of Islam
An article arguing that the Islamic calendar has been manipulated, resulting in the invalidation of the Hajj.
www.geocities.com
Information about the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah including a training manual, audio, and picture gallery. Also offers travel arrangement services. Content available in English, Hindi and Urdu.
www.hajcommittee.com
Offers guides, articles, audio-visual resources, and accounts of the history of Hajj. Also includes old photos of the Hajj sites to use as screensavers.
islamicity.com
The Pilgrimage to Mecca: One Woman's Journey
A five-part diary of the Hajj by a Saudi Journalist. (From the Christian Science Monitor, 2004)
www.csmonitor.com
A presentation of practical advice for pilgrims performing the Hajj.
www.hajtips.com
Accompanies "The Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth", first screened on Channel 4 (UK) in 2003. Includes background articles on the ritual, history, and logistics; also video clips from the series, and a virtual Hajj.
www.channel4.com
A multilingual guide to performing Hajj and Umrah, with photos of the Hijaz.
www.ahlan.org
Official website af the Saudi Arabian government authority directly responsible for all pilgrim affairs in the kingdom. Offers a comprehensive information resource on the Hajj.
www.hajinformation.com
Pictures of Mecca and Al Madina
A collection of photographs of the two holy cities Mecca and Madina; also includes MP3s of prayer calls.
www.hicaz2000.com
An illustrated history and description of the Holy Ka'bah.
www.kabahinfo.net
A photo-essay from Time Magazine covering the world's largest, regularly scheduled pilgrimage.
www.time.com
Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims)
Offers a full range of religious and practical advice to pilgrims, particularly related to health and safety.
www.abhuk.com
A Hajji who has made Hajj and Umrah several times shares his practical experience; the Hanafi religious requirements are also included.
hajjpracticalities.freeservers.com
Hajj Assistance Committee of North America
Organizes Umrah and Hajj travel to Saudi Arabia, and Ziyarat groups to Iran and Syria; information about itineraries, facilities, booking and costs.
www.hajj.org