Jeddah King Abdulaziz airport is named after the first king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It handles tens of millions of passengers every year, and is used by a large number of international airlines. It was recently extended with the construction of a new terminal handling all domestic and international flights. Zoom on Jeddah King airport...Read More
If you're thinking of travelling to Saudi Arabia, you're probably wondering what the local currency is. Or how much Saudi Arabia's currency is worth against the euro. We tell you all about Saudi money, the exchange rate and even the cost of living! What is the currency in Saudi Arabia? The unit of currency in Saudi Arabia is the riyal...Read More
You're off on the trip of a lifetime, but you're not sure what to pack! We're here to tell you what to pack in your rucksack for the hajj! Whether it's for the long journey or the rites you'll be performing on the spot, we've got it all covered... What to pack for the hajj...Read More
Tawaf or circumambulation is one of the rituals that form part of the hajj or omra. It consists of walking around the Kaaba. However, to help you understand better, we are going to explain tawaf and its conditions in more detail... The different types of tawaf... There are several types of tawaf, some of which are...Read More
Would you like to know more about the Hajj and Umrah, and the rites that revolve around them? First of all, do you know what is the legal dress for Muslim men wishing to make the pilgrimage? If the answer is no, or if you have any doubts, here's a brief overview of Ihram dress. Presentation of the outfit...Read More
The benefits of SAHOUR are all too often overlooked. We're convinced that if Muslims were fully aware of all its virtues, it would be better regarded! Let's take advantage of this month of Ramadan to take stock of the situation! The sahour: much more than just a meal... The sahour, in other words, the meal taken...Read More
The traveller's prayer is a subject that comes up a lot in questions addressed to scholars. How long does it last? How is it performed? The Haramain Voyages team has endeavoured to shed light on a few essential points, so that you can see things more clearly. In what context is the...Read More
Preparing to travel to Mecca is a real blessing, especially when you're well looked after, isn't it? But what about Umrah for children? Is it possible to travel with them? And how do you go about organising it? If you're in this situation, you're probably asking yourself 1001 questions. And that's just as well, because the HARAMAIN team...Read More
The issue of GSM networks in Saudi Arabia is a concern for many travellers to the country. So, if you're planning a trip to Saudi Arabia for tourism in the near future? Moving house? To perform the Hajj or Umrah? Whatever the reason...Read More
The Umrah is commonly referred to as "the little pilgrimage" because of its similarity to the great pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj. Muslims wishing to make the Umrah are often apprehensive about this great journey, which means so much in the life of a believer. Our agency, HARAMAIN VOYAGES, is here to help you organise your trip...Read More
