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| Arabic | باقة الحج |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | BAA-qat al-HAJJ |
| Etymology | A modern compound term combining باقة (baqah, 'bundle/package') with الحج (al-hajj, 'the pilgrimage'). The concept of organized pilgrimage travel developed significantly in the 20th century with air travel. |
Hajj Package(باقة الحج) A comprehensive travel arrangement offered by licensed Hajj operators that bundles flights, accommodation, meals, ground transport, and ritual guidance for pilgrims performing Hajj.
باقة الحج
Hajj packages are the primary way most international pilgrims organize their pilgrimage. Licensed operators assemble these packages in coordination with Saudi authorities and their country's Hajj governing body. Typical inclusions are: round-trip airfare (often charter flights), hotel accommodation in Makkah (proximity to Haram varies by tier), hotel accommodation in Madinah, tent accommodation in Mina and Arafat, ground transport (buses) between holy sites, meals, mutawwif/guide services, and Hajj visa processing. Packages are typically categorized into tiers: economy/standard (farther hotels, shared rooms), premium (closer hotels, fewer per room), and VIP/5-star (closest hotels, private rooms, luxury services). Pilgrims should verify that their operator is licensed by both their home country's Hajj authority and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj. Key questions to ask include: hotel proximity to Haram, transport quality, tent category in Mina, and what meals are included.
A modern compound term combining باقة (baqah, 'bundle/package') with الحج (al-hajj, 'the pilgrimage'). The concept of organized pilgrimage travel developed significantly in the 20th century with air travel.
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