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Our Partnership with Al Bait Guests

As you may be aware, important changes have been made to the way Hajj is organised for Australian, New Zealand and other Western countries pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has appointed a number of local companies in Saudi Arabia that will be authorised to organise Hajj for pilgrims travelling from these countries. Prospective pilgrims will have to book a package supplied by one of the authorised companies via an online portal (Nusuk). Therefore, packages will not be sold by any Australian company directly nor will payments be collected by them.

To enhance the experience of the pilgrims, provide a greater level of support and to address some of the challenges faced by pilgrims in the past, Australian companies will be permitted to work with one of the authorised Saudi companies. Their role will primarily be to promote packages and to provide support to the pilgrims including being guides.

Last year we partnered with one of the authorised Saudi Hajj providers, Al-Bait Guests, as strategic partners, and we are delighted to say that Hajj 2023 was a huge success, Alhumdulillah! We are intending to build on last year’s success and we are confident that Hajj 2024 will not only be enjoyable and memorable but also deeply spiritually uplifting.

Please note that the registration process for Hajj 2024 via Nusuk is now open. We recommend that you start this process if you intend on performing Hajj in 2024. The link to register is https://hajj.nusuk.sa/

We have also begun taking expressions of interest in order to help us plan and facilitate Hajj 2024. To register please visit https://bit.ly/Hajj2024

To stay informed about the latest updates, including new developments, launch dates, and other essential information, we encourage you to register your interest at your earliest convenience and subscribe to the Telegram channel.

Thank you for entrusting us with this sacred journey, and we look forward to facilitating an extraordinary Hajj experience for all.

Sunnah Foundation Approved Marketing Agent & Guides

Al Bait Guests (Duyuf Al Bait)

Background

This year, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has appointed a number of local companies in Saudi Arabia that will be authorised to organise and provide Hajj packages for pilgrims travelling from across the Western Countries. Prospective pilgrims will have to book a package supplied by one of the authorised companies via Nusuk, which is an online portal. Therefore, packages will not be sold by any foreign company, nor will payments be collected by them. In addition, experienced Hajj guides will be employed by Al Bait Guests. Their role will primarily be to provide educational, spiritual, and logistical support to the pilgrims.

Who are Al Bait Guests (Duyuf Al Bait)?

Al Bait Guests (formerly known as the Establishment of South Asia) is one of the largest Hajj service providers that has been operating for over 40 years. They have been serving approximately 600,000 Hajj pilgrims from South Asia annually, which is almost one third of all pilgrims. They have consistently been recognised as an excellent service provider.

Why Al Bait Guests (Duyuf Al Bait)?

Al Bait Guests is the right decision, here is why:

They have decades of experience in serving Hajj pilgrims.
They have an excellent track record.
We share the same values.
They are passionate about integrity and quality of service.
They have a pilgrim-centric mindset.
They have the financial capacity to successfully deliver such a project.

What packages will be on offer?

Al Bait Guests in conjunction with Sunnah Foundation Hajj & Umrah will offer a variety of Hajj packages that will suit a range of budgets:

The duration of the packages on offer will be from 10 to 20+ days. You can view the latest details on our Packages page.

Accommodation & Flights:

Double, Triple and Quad occupancy
Range of quality hotels in Makkah & Madinah

Services in Mina:

Tents in European camps (Moaisem)
Tents in the VIP European camps (Majr al-Kabsh)

Further package details will be available on the Al Bait Guests website very soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there an age limit to perform Hajj this year?

The minimum age for anyone to participate in Hajj this year is 13, there is no upper age limit.

2. Are Non-Australian passport holders who are resident in Australia able to perform Hajj this year?

As long as you are a resident in Australia you will be eligible to perform Hajj subject to the ministry of Hajj and Umrah rules and regulations.

3. Will a lottery system be in operation this year?

There will not be a lottery system in operation. Bookings will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

4. How can Australian expats perform Hajj this year?

All packages will include flights out of Australia. Once a package is booked on Nusuk, Australian expats may request to exclude flights from the package. This request will be subject to approval.

5. How will payment be collected?

There will be various methods of payment to Nusuk, including debit/credit card payments and bank transfer. We advise registering with an online bank that may provide much better exchange rates and reduced or no transaction charges.

6. Will the packages be ATOL protected?

Payment made for packages will not be ATOL protected. Please note that payments made by debit/credit cards may include some level of protection, please check with your card issuer for further information.

7. Will any vaccinations be required?

It will be mandatory to be vaccinated against meningitis (ACWY) and Covid-19 (both doses).

8. Does Registering on the Nusuk platform mean that I have been accepted for Hajj?

Registering on the platform does not mean that you will be accepted for Hajj. Packages and payment will be available at a later time. Please subscribe to our Telegram channel to follow up on the opening dates for reservations.

9. What are the next steps after my registration?

The submitted data will be verified and you will be notified of updates. We ask you to follow the latest news on the platform and subscribe to our Telegram channel to receive the latest updates.

Packages cannot be booked at present as they have not been released on the Nusuk platform. We advise the following:

What to do next / I want to go to Hajj in 2024:

Step 1:

Create an account on Nusuk: https://hajj.nusuk.sa/. Further guidance is available at this link: https://hajj.nusuk.sa/faq

Step 2:

Complete information and upload passport photo and personal photo as per requirements. Submit profile for verification.

Step 3:

Register your expression of interest in order to help us plan and facilitate Hajj 2024. To register please visit: https://bit.ly/Hajj2024

Step 4:

Step 5:

Make dua to Allah (swt) that you are chosen to go to Hajj this year and monitor our Telegram channel for updates. Once packages are open on the portal complete your booking as it is a first come first serve basis.

May Allah (swt) grant you the opportunity to perform Hajj this year!

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