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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-hac, 'the hac ibadeti'). The concept of organized hac ibadeti travel developed significantly in the 20th century with air travel. |
Hac Package(باقة الحج) A comprehensive travel arrangement offered by licensed Hac operators that bundles flights, accommodation, meals, ground transport, and ritual guidance for hacilar performing Hac.
باقة الحج
Hac packages are the primary way most international hacilar organize their hac ibadeti. Licensed operators assemble these packages in coordination with Saudi authorities and their country's Hac governing body. Typical inclusions are: round-trip airfare (often charter flights), hotel accommodation in Mekke (proximity to Haram varies by tier), hotel accommodation in Medine, tent accommodation in Mina and Arafat, ground transport (buses) between holy sites, meals, mutawwif/guide services, and Hac 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 Hac authority and the Saudi Ministry of Hac. 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-hac, 'the hac ibadeti'). The concept of organized hac ibadeti travel developed significantly in the 20th century with air travel.