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Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Umrah 2026-2027 online
The Hajj—the pilgrimage to Mecca—is the fifth pillar of Islam and is prescribed for every Muslim who has the financial and physical means to perform it. It occurs during the first 10 days of the lunar month of Dhul-Hijjah. The Hajj concludes with a festival on the eve of Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha in Arabic), celebrated by all Muslims worldwide. Millions of pilgrims come to Mecca annually to perform the great Hajj.
We invite you to watch a free online broadcast from the Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca. Webcams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Mekka-online website also provides useful information for pilgrims and the latest news from Mecca. You can find out the cost of a pilgrimage to Mecca by Here.
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Who is obliged to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Umrah in 2027?
Every sane adult Muslim man or woman should strive to perform Hajj.
But it becomes mandatory when several conditions are met:
- Maturity and common sense;
- Physical ability to perform the pilgrimage;
- The financial ability to travel and leave funds to meet the needs of your family;
- No debt obligations;
- Women must be accompanied by their husbands, fathers or other male guardians.
If a Muslim has the means but is physically unable to perform the Hajj rituals, he can send an authorized person to perform them in his place.
Prohibited Activities in Hajj 2026-2027
To perform the pilgrimage rituals, one must be in ihram, a special state of detachment from worldly concerns. One must also wear a special white garment, also called ihram, made of two strips of material not sewn together. The following rules must be observed during the Hajj.
A person performing Hajj may not:
- To enter into marital relations;
- Shave, cut hair, nails;
- Wear a hat. However, you can use an umbrella by holding it in your hand.
- Use perfume, aromatic oils;
- To kill, to hunt someone;
- Fight, argue, swear;
- Women should leave their faces uncovered, even if they cover them in everyday life;
- Men cannot wear tailored clothes.
Conditions for the Hajj (pilgrimage) in 2027
To perform Hajj, several obligatory actions (fard) must be observed:
- Being in ihram;
- Tawaf - walking around the Kaaba;
- Running between the heights of Safa and Marwa;
- Staying on Mount Arafat;
Cutting or shaving hair after sacrifice!
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Al-Masjid al-Haram (translated from Arabic as the Sacred Mosque) is the main Muslim temple, the largest in the world. It is located in the city of Mecca in western Saudi Arabia, approximately 100 km from the Red Sea. It is a center of pilgrimage for Muslims. Non-Muslims are prohibited from entering Mecca. The Masjid al-Haram is located in the very center of Mecca.
Al-Masjid al-Haram on the map
Photos of Al-Masjid al-Haram
Reviews from those who completed the Hajj to Mecca and Umrah
Ildar Vafin
"Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh!!! I sent my grandmother for Umrah, and I've never seen anyone happier than my grandmother after Umrah. My grandmother says everything was so well-organized and well-done that she was amazed such a thing could even happen. This is her third trip; she's done Hajj twice before, and she says she enjoyed it much more this time than her previous Hajj trips, in terms of service and the quality of the trip itself.)))"
Andrey Minniguzin
"As-salamu alaykum. I needed a visa to Saudi Arabia (for Umrah). I contacted various tour operators, but they all refused (only when I purchased a tour). I contacted this company, and they got me a visa within a week. I am happy, Alhamdulillah."
Salim Abu-Yusuf
"Assalamu galaikum wa rahmatullah, brothers! Yesterday I returned from Umrah, Alhamdulillah. Yesterday I returned from Umrah, Alhamdulillah. I am very happy with everything, everything was on time, Mashallah, very convenient, and most importantly, economical. There were no problems on the way, Alhamdulillah, I recommend everyone... to go! May Allah reward you with good!"
Answers to key questions about preparing for Hajj in 2026
The timing of the Hajj changes every year. This is because the pilgrimage is performed according to the Muslim calendar, called the Hijri. The "Day of Arafat" falls on the ninth of the month and is considered the most important day, during which a Muslim must beware of any mistakes or errors. In 2027, according to the general calendar, the Hajj will be performed on from the evening of May 10 to the evening of May 20.
The Hajj to Mecca will cost pilgrims from Russia 150-200 thousand rubles.
Considering that not every Russian Muslim can afford to pay for the Hajj, in some regions, the Ministry of Culture and philanthropists allocate funds to Muslim spiritual administrations for this purpose.
Pilgrims from Tajikistan planning to perform Hajj in 2027 will have to pay 3250-3550 US dollarsThe Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Tajikistan reported this.
Pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan planning to perform Hajj in 2027 will have to pay 3550 US dollarsThe Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan reported this.
- New-style biometric passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- A copy of the general civil passport (front page and subscription page)
- 2 color photographs 4*6 on a white background (woman in a headscarf)
- Spouses must have a marriage/nikah certificate (script)
- A woman under 45 years of age must be accompanied by a mahram over 17 years of age.
- For non-ethnic Muslims: certificate of acceptance of Islam
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate and PCR test 72 hours before departure
- Medicines (antibiotic, aspirin, tetracycline, etc.)
- Money (for Qurbani $150 and for personal expenses)
- Folding mattress (if possible)
For all visitor visas, including e-Visa, Visa on Arrival and Consular Visa: The cost of a visa is 300 rials.
Every year, Hajj is held over five days, starting from the 8th and ending on the 12th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic year.
Yes, a woman can travel alone without a mahram. A mahram is not required for Umrah. A mahram is only required for Hajj.
Mecca is the holy city of Muslims. In 630, having strengthened their position, the Muslim community of Medina, led by the Prophet Muhammad, entered Mecca. The city surrendered without a fight, and its inhabitants converted to Islam. Mecca and the Kaaba were transformed into a religious center, and Muslims began to pray facing Mecca, wherever they were.
Not every Muslim can perform Hajj. Before traveling, it's important to ensure all rules and conditions are met.
Here are some of them:
- Only an adult Muslim of sound mind and judgment, in good physical condition, can perform Hajj.
- A person must be free not only in spirit, but also in body: not be a slave or a prisoner.
- The Hajj journey cannot be undertaken on credit or if one has other outstanding debts. One must have sufficient financial means to support oneself and one's family.
- One should be prepared for the fact that during the Hajj in a state of ihram, a Muslim is prohibited from cutting his hair, wearing jewelry, or engaging in any actions related to marriage, sexual intimacy, etc.
The largest mosque in the world is the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. It surrounds one of Islam's holiest sites, the Kaaba. Pilgrims gather around the Kaaba during the Hajj and perform the ritual of worship.
There are two ways for Muslims to enter Mecca. They must either obtain a Saudi Arabian business visa or perform the pilgrimage. In either case, they must indicate their religion when filling out the visa application, which will then be stamped on the visa itself and affixed to their passport.
MEDINA (Madinah, Madina, Medina) is the second holiest city for Muslims (after Mecca). Medina is also located in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 430 km north of Mecca, at an altitude of approximately 625 m above sea level.
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Most carriers offer a discount for children under 18 years of age. up to 2 yearsChildren over 2 years of age are charged the full adult rate. These are the conditions of airlines and hotels!
Yes, children can be taken to Umrah. We recommend you avoid this if possible. Umrah is not a vacation, but an act of worship, which requires some effort, albeit a small one. Traveling with children will be somewhat burdensome for both adults and children.
On a typical day, the Kaaba is visited by several thousand people. During celebrations and pilgrimages, the flow of tourists can reach tens of millions per year.
