📌 Quick Answer Summary for Pakistani Pilgrims:
Under the Hajj and Umrah Act 2024, private companies and individuals are strictly barred from collecting cash or holding pilgrim funds directly. All bookings must be completed digitally through the Private Hajj Management Portal or the Pak Hajj App linked to NADRA and the State Bank of Pakistan.
Approximate dates based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Exact dates subject to official moon-sighting announcements by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
| Hajj Milestone | Hijri Date | Expected Gregorian Date | Rituals & Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st of Dhul Hijjah 1448 Begins | 1 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Friday 7 May 2027 | Sacred first ten nights begin; pilgrims enter state of heightened prayer, fasting, and preparation in Makkah. |
| Day of Tarwiyah (Rites Commence) | 8 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Friday 14 May 2027 | Pilgrims enter Ihram for Hajj from their hotels, proclaim the Talbiyah, and move to the tent city of Mina for 5 daily prayers. |
| Day of Arafah (The Pinnacle of Hajj) | 9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Saturday 15 May 2027 | The greatest pillar of Hajj (Al-Hajju Arafah). Pilgrims stand before Allah at Jabal al-Rahmah until sunset, then proceed to Muzdalifah. |
| Yawm an-Nahr (Eid al-Adha & 10th Dhul Hijjah) | 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Sunday 16 May 2027 | Rami of Jamrat al-Aqaba, Hady (sacrifice), Halq or Taqsir (shaving/trimming), Tawaf al-Ifadah and Sa’i. |
| Ayyam at-Tashriq (Days of Stoning in Mina) | 11 to 13 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 May 2027 | Stoning all three Jamarat after Zawwal, staying nights in Mina, followed by Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf). |
Authorities have finalized 16 basic private packages priced between approx. Rs 1.4 million and Rs 3.75 million. Select your preferred tier and complete registration through the official portal before 20 November 2026.
Rs 1,075,000 – Rs 1,150,000
Budget-conscious pilgrims seeking official state arrangement with maximum time in holy lands.
Rs 1,150,000 – Rs 1,225,000
Employed individuals and business owners requiring a compressed 3-week schedule.
Rs 1,850,000 – Rs 2,450,000
Families and elderly seeking enhanced comfort, closer camps, and scholar guidance.
Rs 2,850,000 – Rs 3,750,000
Corporate executives, overseas Pakistanis, and those needing 0-meter walking and Haramain train.
Step-by-step rituals with the Hanafi position stated first, safety guidance, and mobile app features.
Bathe, put on Ihram from Makkah hotel, make Niyyah for Hajj: "Labbayk Allahumma Hajjan". Recite Talbiyah continuously. Proceed to Mina before Zuhr. Pray Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Fajr of 9th Dhul Hijjah in Mina at their shortened times (Qasr without combining).
Staying the night of 8th Dhul Hijjah in Mina and offering 5 prayers there is Sunnah Mu’akkadah according to the Hanafi school.
Offline Mina Camp GPS Pin, Talbiyah audio reciter, automated camp bus timings.
Drink at least 3 liters of water; keep mobile phone in waterproof pouch; do not walk in peak sun.
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