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Updated August 2024
Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam. For pilgrims in Qatar, the journey to Hajj is an important, transformative experience. The Hajj pilgrimage is a profound spiritual journey that requires commitment, patience, and devotion, from the preparations to performing the rituals to returning home.
Below, Wego has gathered the guidelines for all the Qatari pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj next year. Read further to find out.
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Hajj 2025 from Qatar dates
According to the Islamic calendar, the 2025 Hajj season is expected to start on 4 June and end on 9 June. Specific dates for application openings or other related details have not been announced yet. However, registration for the upcoming Hajj season will start from September 2024, according to the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat.
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Please note: Detailed information about Hajj 2025 is not yet available. To offer readers an overview and an idea of what to expect, below are details from the last Hajj season. As new official updates become accessible, these sections will be revised accordingly. Stay tuned for further updates.
Hajj from Qatar requirements and rules
The requirements for the previous Hajj season are as follows:
- The Qatari government requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age to register
- The maximum number of applicants in one application is six (main applicant and five companions)
- The expatriates should not be less than 40 years old and should have been residing in Qatar for at least 10 years
Vaccination requirements
The Ministry of Health’s document addressing the health requirements for the last Hajj season pilgrimage makes the following vaccinations mandatory:
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Registration in the Sehhaty app is mandatory to confirm necessary vaccinations. Vaccination should be completed at least 10 days prior to the Hajj season but not more than five years prior to their arrival, and it will be considered a pre-requisite for obtaining a Hajj permit. For more information on these vaccines, check out our dedicated article below:
Permit
The Hajj permit is an essential document that all pilgrims must receive through the Absher app. Any individual attempting to perform the Hajj without a permit will incur a fine of USD 13,320 or SAR 50,000. To learn more about the Hajj permit, please check out our dedicated article on this topic:
How to apply for Hajj from Qatar
The Department of Hajj and Umrah of the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs launched a new online system for registering pilgrims. This system allowed offices to register each pilgrim and upload his data and the contract between the office and the pilgrim.
Qataris, GCC citizens and residents who planned to go to Hajj from Qatar were required to apply online through the Department of Hajj and Umrah website at the Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs throughout the month of Sha’ban. The application could be made with these steps:
- Visit the Department of Hajj and Umrah website
- Enter your personal information accurately and verify your validity to ensure the acceptance of the application
- Upon completing the registration process, the applicant will receive a message including a password to log in to the website in case of including associates, on the condition that the resident or the associate has resided in Qatar for three years or more
- Once an online application is successfully completed, the applicant receives a text message from the Department of Hajj and Umrah
- A second message will be sent if the applicant is selected for the pilgrimage
- Once all procedures are completed, pilgrims will get a third text message that specifies their identification number
The website provided conditions and instructions for the registration process, along with a list of the required documentation, educational brochures on the Hajj rituals, specifications of the services provided to pilgrims by air and land contractors, and bulletins on disease prevention, safety and risks. The website also provided pilgrims with support via online and hotline services.
Approved applicants will receive an SMS and must register with an approved Hajj campaign office, sign a contract and complete other formalities within one week of approval.
The Hajj Guide app
The Qatari Haj Mission has launched a new app, “The Hajj Guide,” with various features to assist all Qatari pilgrims during the pilgrimage.
It provides important and useful instructions on everything about the Hajj, interactive maps and important addresses of Qatari campaigns in Doha and the holy sites in the KSA; it can also be used for self-service to print the Saudi Hajj permit from the app as well as the “Proof of Hajj” that is officially linked to the Department of Hajj and Umrah Qatar. It also enables pilgrims to send their coordinates if they wish to request assistance in case of emergency.
Furthermore, it also includes some hotlines that are connected with the officials to assist the pilgrims. To connect to the hotline, pilgrims can dial 8003040444 with a Qatari or Saudi SIM card free of charge.
Hajj from Qatar packages
There are currently 23 accredited and approved tour providers in Qatar where you can book your Hajj packages. The following is a partial list:
Al Hamadi for Hajj and Umrah
- Location: B Ring Rd, Doha
- Tel: +974 4443 3307 | Mob: +974 5550 1619
- Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 8 am – 12 pm; 4 pm – 8:30 pm; Friday: 4 pm – 7 pm
Almanasik for Hajj and Umrah
- Location:7HG2+5V8, Doha
- Tel: +974 4442 2634 | Mob: +974 5581 8865
- Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 8 am – 12 pm; 5 pm – 10 pm, Friday: closed
Ansar for Hajj and Umrah
- Location: Wadi Al Qura Street, Al Maamoura, Doha – Qatar
- Tel: +974 4411 4225 | Mob: +974 7022 4045
- Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 9 am – 1 pm; 4 pm – 9 pm; Friday: closed
Hatem Hajj and Umrah office
- Location: Apartment 16, Second Floor, Al Hail Building, Next to Al Rawnaq, Airport Commercial Street, Matar Qaadeem, Doha – Qatar
- Tel: +974 4465 1749 | Mob: +974 5544 3343
- Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday: closed
Nosook for Hajj and Umrah
- Location: Wholesale Market Road, Abu Hamour Doha – Qatar
- Tel: +974 4036 0770 | Mob: +974 5519 8003
- Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 8 am – 12 pm; 4 pm – 9 pm; Friday: closed
Taiba for Hajj and Umrah
- Location: Next to Qatar Post, Madinat Khalifa Street, Madinat Khalifa, Doha – Qatar
- Tel: +974 4488 4929 | Mob: +974 6675 1996
- Timings: Saturday to Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm; Friday: closed
For more information on Hajj, please contact the Department of Hajj and Umrah in Qatar via hotline 132.
You may also check our article about the previous Hajj season packages.
Hajj from Qatar price
It has been reported that the prices for Hajj packages from Qatar range from QAR 26,000 to 87,000 per person. The Hajj packages would typically include airfare, accommodation, food, and transport. However, we recommend consulting your preferred travel agent concerning the most recent prices and what the packages entail.
