Best Hotels for Hajj

Hajj is an annual pilgrimage for Muslims performed from 8th to 13th of the last month of Islamic Year, Dhul Hijjah. This month is among the most sacred months of the Islamic Year. The fact that hajj, by the order of Allah almighty himself, gets performed during its initial days exceptionally portrays its importance in Islam. Millions of Muslims travel to the city of Makkah every year for the performance of holy rituals. Haramain is most crowded with pilgrims during these days. People through their hajj packages from Manchester and all the other cities of the world, gather and offer the hajj rituals at the same place and same time. 

In such a happening time, getting quality accommodation at the last minute is quite a difficult task. But, here’s how to choose the best hotels for hajj.

The first thing you can do in this regard is to research online. Browse for best hotels online. Look for available facilities. Estimate their distance from Masjid-al-Haram. Read people’s reviews concerning the hotel’s living facilities. Then you can contact each hotel individually, have direct communication and hire their services.

Since this process is very time-consuming, alternatively, you can also contact your relatives and friends who have previously performed hajj for suggestions. Its always better to choose from already recommend hotels to avoid inconvenience. So, to match your affordability and requirements. 

Once you’ve selected a particular hotel, before buying the accommodation, you must compare prices. Look for multiple options. If you can, also compare the prices of one hotel to another. Look for both cheaper and expensive options to buy the best services. It's better to spend a little more than your budget and have a comfortable hajj experience. 

Preferably, always select hotels that also offer room services. Because during hajj, one is so busy that there’s no time available to go out and eat. The best thins in this regard is to order room services. So that when you return to your room after the performance of rituals you can have dinner/lunch/breakfast peacefully. 

If your hotel is close to haram, it’s of great benefit. It is not necessarily required however recommended to buy rooms that are situated close to Haram. So, to save yourself from walking/traveling long distances frequently. Moreover, you also have the flexibility of time.

Although hajj lasts for 5-6 days, there are some rituals/Ibadah that need to be performed beforehand and also after hajj. Since you will be staying in Makkah and Madinah for at least 2-3 weeks, a hotel that offers a variety of eating options is essential. Consequently, you can have a diversity of national and international cuisines to choose from.

If you are planning to go for hajj in the coming years, these are some of the primary basis for finding the best hotel for accommodation. 

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