Guides
The complete guide library
Carefully written guides backed by official sources — downloadable as PDF.
1The Complete Umrah Guide
Umrah step by step from Ihram to completion: miqat points, pillars, obligations, prohibitions and supplications.
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2The Complete Hajj Guide
Types of Hajj, pillars and obligations, the day-by-day programme from Tarwiyah to Tashriq, prohibitions and supplications.
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3Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah Guide
The virtue of Al-Rawdah, how to book a permit on Nusuk, visiting times for men and women, and etiquette.
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4Rawdah Fast-Track (Masar) Guide
How to book a same-day Rawdah slot while in Madinah: requirements, the two-hour rule, and a booking-window calculator.
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5Guide to the Two Holy Mosques
Get to know the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque: main gates, floors, services, and an interactive entrance guide.
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6Historic Sites & Ziyarat Guide
Key landmarks in Makkah and Madinah with an interactive map, history and the best time to visit.
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7Getting Between Makkah & Madinah
Comparing the Haramain train, coaches and private cars: duration, indicative cost, comfort and tips.
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8Haramain High Speed Railway
Stations, travel classes, how to book, luggage policy, and tips for reaching the stations.
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9Interactive Airports Guide
Arrival airports in Saudi Arabia and departure airports in Egypt: terminals, distance to the Haramain, procedures.
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10Required Travel Documents
Core documents for Umrah and Hajj: passport, visa, vaccinations, and documents for women and children.
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11Emergency & Useful Numbers
Emergency numbers in Saudi Arabia and the official apps every pilgrim needs — one tap to call.
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12Before You Travel: Instructions & Alerts
What to do two weeks before, the day before and at the airport — with weather, health and money alerts.
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