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Hajj and Umrah 1444H/2023

14 Apr 2023

Hajj is an annual Islamic religious pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.  Hajj 1444H will take place between 26 June to 1 July 2023.  Nusuk Hajj is the only platform formally approved by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to provide Hajj services for the year 1444/2023.

  • All pilgrims from Europe (including UK), the Americas, Australia and New Zealand wishing to perform Hajj must make a request through the official Ministry of Hajj Nusuk Hajj platform.
  • The Council of British Hajjis (CBHUK) have advised UK pilgrims not to make payments to any other travel agent claiming they are authorised to sell a Hajj package for 1444/2023.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Ministry of Health (MoH) have issued their Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travellers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah 1444H/2023. This includes details of mandatory and recommended vaccinations, COVID-19 testing requirements and disease prevention advice.

Please see the Hajj and Umrah page for details of how to best prepare yourself and your family for the pilgrimage.

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