Samaher Saif Al-Yazal
Bahraini campaigns confirmed that they witnessed a large influx of communications and inquiries about prices, packages and services provided, following the announcement by the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs of the names of the approved campaigns and setting the scheduled period for selecting the campaigns from those accepted to perform the rituals, which extends from the 2nd – 9th of next November, in light of a clear competition between the campaigns to provide high levels of quality and comfort to the guests of God.
The Bahraini campaigns approved to operate Hajj trips for the 1447 AH season began their preparations to receive pilgrims, by displaying their services and offers through their official pages on Instagram. A number of Bahraini campaigns confirmed their full readiness and provision of various offers appropriate to all segments of society. They expected that the coming days would witness an increase in the frequency of communication with the approved campaigns, in light of the diversity of offers and services provided to pilgrims, and the competition. Bahraini campaigns to provide a distinguished Hajj season that combines comfort, commitment to the Prophet’s Sunnah, and high-end service to the guests of God.
The head of the Seasons Campaign, Jassem Abel, revealed that the campaign has five points of excellence that are not available in any other campaign, explaining that last season the campaign obtained a full score without any administrative violations or complaints, thanks to the quality of its services. He added that the Seasons campaign offers five diverse packages, ranging in price from 1,690 to 20,000 dinars, to suit different segments of society.
Apple pointed out that the hotel designated for pilgrims is Warqan Al Aziza, which has a rating of “9” on the Booking website, and is considered the third best hotel in Mecca according to Trip Advisor.
He pointed out that the 20,000 dinar package is considered unique in Bahrain, and includes a private plane trip from Bahrain to Jeddah, a stay in a five-star hotel overlooking the Holy Mosque, a private tent in Mina and Arafat equipped with toilets, and a private year-model car to travel between destinations, with personal facilities and high-level services.
He added that one of the packages includes a visit to the Prophet’s Mosque with a special stay in Medina, and applying the Sunnah in spending the night in Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah and the Days of Tashreeq, accompanied by an elite group of scholars and sheikhs from the Council of Senior Scholars.
In turn, the Deputy Head of the Al-Sayrafi Campaign, Mahmoud Al-Halwaji, explained that the turnout was great from the moment of the announcement, as the campaign team receives daily calls from those wishing to register after obtaining approvals through the official electronic platform.
He stated that the campaign offers comprehensive packages starting from 2,190 dinars and up to 2,400 dinars, and includes transportation from Bahrain International Airport, accommodation in five-star hotels in Medina, and distinctive hotels in Mecca that vary according to the chosen package, in addition to fully equipped camps in the Holy Sites.
For his part, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Fateh Campaign, Sheikh Nabil Saleh, confirmed that calls are increasing to inquire about the details of the package and the services provided, pointing out that the campaign provides only one package, but it is exceptional, combining comfort and luxury, and provides VIP services to all pilgrims without exception.
He explained that the campaign provides fully equipped camps in the Arafat area with private bathrooms, and transportation via modern 2026 buses and the Al-Mashaer train, with careful selection of the best transportation times.
The campaign’s spiritual program also includes faith lessons and lectures presented by a group of scholars and preachers, in special halls for men and women. Prices range from 2099 dinars for a quadruple room to 4150 dinars for a single room.
For his part, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Fajr Campaign, Adel Bu Anq, confirmed that communications began arriving immediately after the announcement of the adoption of the campaigns, indicating that most inquiries centered around applying the Sunnah while spending the night in Mina on the eighth of Dhul-Hijjah.
He explained that the Al-Fajr campaign offers integrated services that include two distinct packages: diamond and gold, with prices starting from 1,750 dinars and up to 2,650 dinars, with the possibility of paying the amount in installments.
The packages include direct flights from Bahrain International Airport, transportation on the latest buses and the Holy Sites train, in addition to equipped halls in Mina and Arafat, and private bathrooms, as well as legal guidance, application of the Sunnah of the Prophet in all rituals, and an overnight stay in Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah and the Days of Tashreeq.
The Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah had clarified that the selection of campaigns is limited to those who received text messages indicating their initial acceptance according to priority and precedence criteria, calling on all those accepted to communicate directly with the campaigns to view the details of the offers, packages and available services.
