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Planning your own Umrah trip from South Africa can feel overwhelming at first- with visas, transport, bookings, and unfamiliar apps to figure out. However, once you understand the simple steps …

By Mumtaz Moosa Jeddah was not part of the big plan. It became our rescue stop, and what a beautiful surprise it turned out to be. After walking more than …

By Mumtaz Moosa Leaving Makkah was far more emotional than I expected. My heart felt heavy as we prepared to go, and I told my children that if I felt …

A Family Umrah Journey: When the Call Finally Comes By Mumtaz Moosa When the call came People often say that when your calling comes, you will know. Sometimes it arrives …

An Experience Like No Other Going for Umrah during the blessed month of Ramadan is an experience that words can hardly capture. There is truly no place better to spend …

Bik Kum/Kum – how much? Dageega – wait a minute Zahmah – traffic Katheer – alot Shar – street Tareeq – road Mataar – airport Jadeed – new Qadeem – …

Pic Credit: Unsplash Published by: Halaal Travels Author: Aarifah Suliman Dear Hujjaaj How I yearn to be you. May the honour of the invite you have been given never be …

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Last Updated: 14 December 2024 Makkah and Madinah, beckons travelers not only with its spiritual significance but also with its rich historical treasures known as “Ziyaaraat”. Dotted around the city …

Published by: Halaal Travels Last Updated: 1 May 2025 Disclaimer: We at Halaal Travels, or any of our team members have not personally stayed at any of these hotels. These …

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Last Updated: 27 November 2022 All you need to know about carrying homefood with when you are travelling for Umrah If you live in a country that has a weaker …

Pic Credit: Pixabay (Compiled October 2022) Published by: Halaal Travels Author: Unknown (Group of family and friends)  We need your help with updating the homemade food list in Makkah and …

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Pic Credit: Unsplash Published by Halaal Travels Guest Writer: Anonymous sister from Cape Town Last updated: 1 November 2022 If the question should you take your kids for umrah has …

Pic Credit: @3arrabii Author: Nabeelah Hajat-Murad Last Updated: 26 October 2022 1. How to book the HHR train?  – Download HHR app  – Add the passes to Apple Wallet 2. …

Guest Blog post by: Haseena  Last Updated: 24 October 2022 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent the views of Halaal Travels. These recommendations are …

Guest Blog post by: Haseena  Last Updated: 20 October 2022 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent the views of Halaal Travels. These recommendations are …