Channel 4 - The Hajj
Accompanies "The Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth", first screened on Channel 4 (UK) in 2003. Includes background articles on the ritual, history, and logistics; also video clips from the series, and a virtual Hajj.
Haj Committee (India)
Information about the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah including a training manual, audio, and picture gallery. Also offers travel arrangement services. Content available in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Hajj and Eid ul-Adha
Articles and links to information for pilgrims, including detailed guidance on performing the ceremonies of the Hajj. Also includes links for educators.
Hajj Information Center
Offers guides, articles, audio-visual resources, and accounts of the history of Hajj. Also includes old photos of the Hajj sites to use as screensavers.
Pictures of Mecca and Al Madina
A collection of photographs of the two holy cities Mecca and Madina; also includes MP3s of prayer calls.
The Hajj and Umrah Directory
An information resource for UK pilgrims; includes background information on Hajj and Umrah, travel tips, visa details, and listings of hotels and specialist UK travel agents.
The Hajj and Umrah Portal
A collection of articles about Hajj and Umrah, and their significance in Islam; includes details of ritual requirements, and practical information for pilgrims.
The Missing Fifth Pillar Of Islam
An article arguing that the Islamic calendar has been manipulated, resulting in the invalidation of the Hajj.
The Pilgrimage to Mecca: One Woman's Journey
A five-part diary of the Hajj by a Saudi Journalist. (From the Christian Science Monitor, 2004)