Madinah First
premium
One of our most popular programs and a guest favorite, this Premium Package combines luxury, comfort and ease, starting with an enjoyable stay in Madinah, allowing you to acclimatise for your stay in Makkah and comfortably and confidently complete the Hajj.
july 21 – August 5, 2020
New York – DC – Chicago – Boston – Houston – Dallas – Los Angeles – San Francisco
OUr Scholars
Shaykh Ammar Alshukry
Shaykh Muhammad Salah
Shaykh Hamid Slimi
Shaykh Kifah Mustapha
Shaykh Hossam Musa
A life changing journey
DETAILS
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Standard room configuration is double occupancy. Extra roll-away beds are added for triple and quad occupancy
TRIP AT A GLANCE
Madinah: July 22 – 25 ➞ Makkah: July 25 – 29 ➞ Manasik: July 29 – August 3
➞ Jeddah: August 3 – Until Departure
HOTELS
Makkah: Al Marwa Hotel | Madinah: Movenpick Anwar Al Madinah
ROUNDTRIP FLIGHT INCLUDED
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Standard room configuration is double occupancy. Extra roll-away beds are added for triple and quad occupancy
TRIP AT A GLANCE
Madinah: July 22 – 25 ➞ Makkah: July 25 – 29 ➞ Manasik: July 29 – August 3
➞ Jeddah: August 3 – Until Departure
HOTELS
Makkah: Fairmont Hotel | Madinah: Hilton Hotel
ROUNDTRIP FLIGHT INCLUDED
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Standard room configuration is double occupancy. Extra roll-away beds are added for triple and quad occupancy
TRIP AT A GLANCE
Madinah: July 22 – 25 ➞ Makkah: July 25 – 29 ➞ Manasik: July 29 – August 3
➞ Jeddah: August 3 – Until Departure
HOTELS
Makkah: Dar Al Tawhid | Madinah: Oberoi Hotel
ROUNDTRIP FLIGHT INCLUDED
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New York
Washington, DC
Additional Gateways:
May require an additional fee
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Houston
Los Angeles
Orlando
San Francisco
Seattle
MADINAH
July 22, 2020 – July 25, 2020
The heart has longed and yearned for the profound peace found here
Known for being tranquil and peaceful, you can now experience that enriching, soul-nourishing calmness that you can only find in the blessed city of Madinah for yourself.
MAKKAH
July 25, 2020 – July 29, 2020
In one direction, unified and focused, standing before Allah, humbled and grateful
Be right there, where you and well over a billion people have faced each day, the direction that you have prayed towards from the depths of your heart for your needs and wants, for both this world and the next.
Manasik of Hajj
July 29, 2020 – August 3, 2020
March from one sacred site to another, seeking nothing but His Majesty’s Pleasure
Go forth with the bustling crowds of the faithful millions, with great intent and strong purpose, eagerly completing the rites and rituals in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, returning home, content with an obligation fulfilled.
JEDDAH
August 3, 2020 – Group Departure
Take a deserving break and return home refreshed and recharged
Whether you just want some time to relax and rest before you return home or you’d like to complete some last-minute shopping in one of the many souks or malls, Jeddah is the perfect destination.
I’m deeply thankful for all your kindness in assisting and guiding through this journey. May Allah bless you and all your loved ones with the best in this world and the next Ameen JAK.
Thank you Dar El Salam for everything you have been amazing in every way and may Allah bless you and jazakom Allah Khairan .
PROGRAM FEATURES & Amenities
Carefully Selected Accommodations
- Accommodations in 5-star hotels in Madinah and Makkah very close to Haramains
- Open buffet breakfast & dinner in 5-star hotels with flexible timing
- Choose from the following hotel options:
- 4A: Madinah: Dar Al Taqwa; Makkah: Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
- 4B: Madinah: Hilton Madinah; Makkah: Fairmont Makkah Royal Clock Tower
- 4C: Madinah: Oberoi Madinah; Makkah: Dar Al Tawhid Intercontinental
- No Stay in Aziziya
Exclusive Hajj Camps and Services
- Stay in Dar El Salam’s Exclusive Mina Camps, located right across from the Jamarat (closest camp):
- All accommodations in air-conditioned, pre-fabricated units with drywall and ceramic tile to keep it cool in the summer heat and privacy
- Foam mattress sleeping chair with brand new pillow, bedsheet and blanket
- Open buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with flexible timing
- Refreshing hot & cold beverages available 24/7
- Dedicated attendants in washrooms to keep it clean with ample supplies
- Congregational prayers & heart warming lectures by qualified Imams
- Dedicated barbers available in camp
- Private Dar El Salam Arafat camp in air-conditioned furnished tents
- Nourishing breakfast & lunch provided
- Refreshing hot & cold beverages available 7×24
- Dedicated attendants in washrooms to keep it clean with ample supplies
- Congregational prayers & Khutbah of Arafat delivered by qualified Imams
Religious and Spiritual Development Program
- Preparing you for Hajj prior to the trip
- Spiritual Sessions delivered through live webinars
- Manasik of Hajj (Rites & Rituals) live webinars tailored to itinerary of the Hajj Program
- Separate sessions delivered in English, Arabic and Urdu
- Women Only Manasik of Hajj live webinar to present issues women face during Hajj
- In person, live, Administrative & Logistics of Hajj delivered in various regions in USA, Canada and the UK
- Online, interactive, Dar El Salam Hajj Forum with hundreds of Administrative & Religious topics and Q&A made available 24/7
- Introducing you to your Group Leaders, Imams and Managers via live webinars
- Educational materials provided prior to the trip
- Religious and Spiritual Development during Hajj
- Many informative and heart-softening lectures and reminders throughout the trip
- Ziyarah trip in Madinah touring historically significant sites
- Walking tour of the Prophet’s Masjid
- Group night prayers (tahajjud) led by our imams on the roof of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah
- Visits to Museums and Exhibitions where available.
DST Hajj Management and Exclusive Services
- Dar El Salam assigned, qualified persons to serve you:
- Dedicated and experienced qualified Imams to provide spiritual guidance and for Q&A throughout the trip
- Dedicated and experienced Group Leaders to provide administrative and logistical guidance and assistance
- Dedicated and experienced Ladies Representative for each program
- Dedicated Program and Operation Managers to manage all aspects of the Program
- Medically qualified physicians assigned to provide general medical advice
- Worry free Dar El Salam luggage management between Madinah, Makkah and Jeddah
- Ground transportation in private air-conditioned buses
- Dedicated agent from our office assigned throughout the booking process until your departure. Other staff members from the team available to assist you
- Our team of staff members are available to assist you
Complimentary Items
- Complimentary items
- Ihraam for male pilgrims
- Prayer rug for female pilgrims
- Dar El Salam backpack for your convenience and use during Manasik of Hajj
- Dar El Salam drawstring shoe bag
- 5-liter packed Zamzam water to bring home to family and loved ones
- Duaa Book
Inclusions/Exclusions
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Hajj Draft fee ($450)
EXCLUSIONS:
- Value Added Tax (VAT) and Municipality Fee, introduced last year in Saudi Arabia. The amount for your program is USD 595 per person
- Domestic flight to international gateway, if applicable
- If you performed Hajj in the last 5 years (2015 – 2019), the Ministry of Hajj may charge a Hajj Visa fee of USD 535
- Sacrifice or Qurbani ($150)