What Is A Non-shifting Hajj Packages?

By Author: Ady Grewal
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Hajj is a pilgrimage that gets performed by 3-4 million Muslims, annually. Hajj remains a religious obligation as the 5th pillar of the Islamic faith for all those who can afford it; Mentally, Physically, and Financially. If all of these 3 conditions are met by a Muslim, he/she is obliged to perform Hajj at least once in its lifetime. However, in some cases, if a person is financially able to perform hajj but cannot travel due to health risks, handicappedness, weakness or old age (whether male or female), it should sponsor someone to perform hajj (recommended). In this way, both of them get the benefit and reward of Hajj. Now, with the abundance of cheapest hajj packages UK and from other countries, the majority of Muslims can afford to travel for Hajj.

When buying a Hajj Package through the channel of a travel agency, you get offered 2 sorts of Hajj packages depending on the accommodation type; Shifting and Non-Shifting.

Understanding Non-Shifting Hajj Packages.

Unlike Shifting Hajj Packages, Non-Shifting Hajj packages ...
... allow pilgrims to consistently stay at the same place/hotel near the Haram, during the entire hajj journey. Such sort of packages is also referred to as “Non-Aziziya Hajj packages” as one doesn’t have to move from its hotel accommodation to Aziziya apartments (during the actual days of hajj) and then shift back.

Advantages of Non-shifting Hajj Packages for Pilgrims.

Comfortable accommodation near Haram.

You get accommodation at a walking distance to the Masjid-al-Haram. In this way, you don’t have to frequently hire taxis or use buses to travel back and forth. You can easily perform your prayers in haram, return to your hotel and then go back for the next prayer.

Access to Hotels all the time.

Usually, pilgrims with shifting packages are transferred to Aziziya apartments during the Hajj period (4 Kilometres away from Masjid al-Haram) for affordable accommodation. However, through non-shifting hajj packages, you don’t have to worry about that.

No hassle of Luggage Transfer.

As the actual days of the Hajj approach, you don’t have the need to shift from one hotel to another. You’ll be staying at the same place throughout your stay. Therefore, saving you from the hassle of luggage transfer.

Best for elderly People and Families.

non-shifting hajj packages are best for elderly people, families, people with disabilities, and for the first time Hajj pilgrims. Since accommodation is secured at a single place; one doesn’t have to go through the stress of moving from one place to another. Therefore, you can fully concentrate on your hajj rituals.
Disadvantages of Non-shifting Hajj Packages for Pilgrims.

• Expensive.

non-shifting hajj packages are usually expensive. Because hotels that are located near Masjid-al-Haram charge more for the facilities and proximity they offer.

• You won’t be staying here during Hajj days.

Pilgrims with Non-shifting Hajj packages have access to their hotels all the time. Even during hajj days. However, during that time you won’t be actually needing this accommodation due to hajj rituals (stay in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah). Yet, you’ll be paying high prices for your unused hotel rooms.

It all depends on your budget and choice. If you possess the ability to afford non-shifting Hajj packages then you can hire them because there aren’t any religious restrictions in this regard.

I am Ady Grewal and specifically providing information about all kinds of Umrah Packages through Islamic Travel. Truly, my major purpose is to make sure the religious obligation of UK based Muslim brothers and sisters by providing the information of cheapest packages from the UK to Saudi Arabia. If you are interested to perform Umrah, so you are at the absolutely right place. May Allah (SWT) fulfill your holy dream.