Hajj Guide: Jordan

Jordanian হাজীগণ register through the Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places. Applications are submitted online through the ministry's হজ্জ portal. Required documents include a valid Jordanian passport, national ID, medical certificate, and vaccination records. The ministry coordinates visa processing with the Saudi Embassy in Amman. Selection is based on a lottery system for first-time হাজীগণ. Pilgrims can also apply through licensed হজ্জ companies.

The Ministry of Awqaf licenses হজ্জ travel companies annually. The হজ্জ and উমরাহ Companies Association of Jordan represents authorized operators. Pilgrims can choose between government-managed packages and private operator packages. Overland packages via bus are also available and are more affordable. The ministry publishes approved operator lists each হজ্জ season.

Jordan's proximity to Saudi Arabia allows for both air and overland travel options. The overland bus option through Tabuk is significantly cheaper and popular among budget-conscious হাজীগণ. Jordanian হাজীগণ benefit from native Arabic proficiency and cultural familiarity with Saudi customs. The desert climate of Amman provides partial acclimatization for মক্কা মুকাররমা's heat. Jordanian dinars can be exchanged at Saudi border exchange offices or banks. Many Jordanian হাজীগণ visit মদীনা মুনাওয়ারা first when traveling overland.