Package for prospective Hajj pilgrims
Muslims who intend to go on the pilgrimage to Mecca this year have been offered a novelty package to take care of their needs.
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The package, which was launched in Accra yesterday by Abusuaba Travel and Tours Agency (ATTA), in collaboration with the National Hajj Committee (NHC), will include feeding, a tour guide, orientation before going on the pilgrimage and an air-conditioned bus for all tours in Mecca.
Pilgrims will also stay close to the Haram (Kaaba) to be able to meet their prayer needs on time.
Every Muslim is required to go on a pilgrimage to Hajj once in his or her lifetime to thank Allah for His mercies and also pray for guidance and protection. That requirement is part of the five pillars of Islam.
However, every year, many Muslims are confronted with the challenges of travelling outside the country, as they complain of lack of accommodation, medical care, transportation, delayed flights, feeding and lost luggage, among others.
These challenges have, over the years, shattered the hopes and confidence of many a potential pilgrim, making it difficult for them to totally entrust their safety in the hands of their travel agents.
The Communications Director of the ATTA, Imam Abass Umar Abdul Kareem, said one of the motives of the agency was to help sanitise the hajj process in the country and restore hope in prospective pilgrims.
He said the package, which cost $5,500, would also provide additional attention for all its clients, especially the aged, throughout their 30-day stay in Mecca.
By Zainabu Issah & Vincent Musah
