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Categories related to Society: Religion and Spirituality: Islam: Pilgrimages: Hajj and Umrah: Recreation: Travel: Specialty Travel: Pilgrimage (29) Websites on Hajj and Umrah: Ahlan A multilingual guide to performing Hajj and Umrah, with photos of the Hijaz. Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) Offers a full range of religious and practical advice to pilgrims, particularly related to health and safety. Channel 4 - The Hajj Accompanies "The Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth", first screened on Channel 4 (UK) in 2003. Includes background articles on the ritual, history, and logistics; also video clips from the series, and a virtual Hajj. The Haj A presentation of practical advice for pilgrims performing the Hajj. Haj Committee (India) Information about the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah including a training manual, audio, and picture gallery. Also offers travel arrangement services. Content available in English, Hindi and Urdu. The Hajj and Umrah Directory An information resource for UK pilgrims; includes background information on Hajj and Umrah, travel tips, visa details, and listings of hotels and specialist UK travel agents. Hajj Assistance Committee of North America Organizes Umrah and Hajj travel to Saudi Arabia, and Ziyarat groups to Iran and Syria; information about itineraries, facilities, booking and costs. Hajj Information Center Offers guides, articles, audio-visual resources, and accounts of the history of Hajj. Also includes old photos of the Hajj sites to use as screensavers. Hajj Practicalities A Hajji who has made Hajj and Umrah several times shares his practical experience; the Hanafi religious requirements are also included. The Holy Ka'bah An illustrated history and description of the Holy Ka'bah. Ministry of Hajj Official website of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj, directly responsible for all Pilgrim affairs in the Kingdom. Offers a resource on the Hajj. The Missing Fifth Pillar Of Islam An article arguing that the Islamic calendar has been manipulated, resulting in the invalidation of the Hajj. Pictures of Mecca and Al Madina A collection of photographs of the two holy cities Mecca and Madina; also includes MP3s of prayer calls. A Pilgrim's Progress A photo-essay from Time Magazine covering the world's largest, regularly scheduled pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage to Mecca: One Woman's Journey A five-part diary of the Hajj by a Saudi Journalist. (From the Christian Science Monitor, 2004) (January 30, 2004)
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