Jeddah - Makkah

      Travel on this sector is usually in buses which take groups of about 40. It should be ensured that all family members board the same bus and that all the luggage is loaded on the same bus that they travel in. It is each pilgrim’s personal responsibility to ensure that his luggage  is not separated or put on a different bus.  

        The formalities at the airport take 4-5 hours on an average. Pilgrims need to be prepared for some delay especially when there is a large number of pilgrims arriving during peak periods. Food packets provided by airlines can be consumed during this waiting period. Haj is a test of tolerance and patience.  

        The bus journey from Jeddah  to Makkah will take nearly two to three hours and the buses will pass through the Maktab where identity cards and yellow wrist bands will be issued. This may take another hour. After this, pilgrims would be taken to buildings where they are to stay.  Ensuring  that luggage is off loaded at the building is the pilgrim’s personal  responsibility.  

        The six Moassasas in Makkah have separate colours. That of the South Asian Mossassa is yellow. The Maktabs sign boards in Mina will be yellow.  Location of camps  in Arafat will be marked by yellow pillars.