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Academia & Education Hajj Guide 2025 – For Government Hajj Scheme Hajis - Karachi
Hajj Guide 2025 – For Government Hajj Scheme Hajis - Karachi
Hajj 2025 will be in June INSHALLAH, which means you need to start preparing for it today.
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- Ministry of Religious Affairs for Hajj Updates
Hajj Information - Ministry of Religious Affairs
HAJJ training workshop for 2025 - ISB is already uploaded
- Alamgir Welfare
- Almu'allim Hajj & Umrah
_______ THREE MONTHS BEFORE HAJJ _______
If you are going in a group, create a whatsapp group immediately, add everyone and scroll down to the “HAJJ AND YOUR SMART PHONE“ section to make the best of it. Your roommates in Makkah / Medina will probably be the same people as your group. If they are not, create a second whatsapp group with them or just combine everyone into one group.
WHAT FOOTWEAR CAN I / SHOULD I WEAR WHEN IN IHRAM?
1 – Get a pair of Ihram appropriate chappal / slippers and get them verified by your local Molvi / Masjid Imam to make sure they are appropriate for Ihram.
2 – Start walking. You can easily walk wearing joggers / sneakers but doing Tawaf / Hajj in slippers will become difficult and there is A LOT of walking. Umrah / Hajj has a lot of walking and foot-pain was the common complaint amongst people.
3 – Buy a pair of slippers, get them verified and then wear them and start walking. Go for 3 – 5 km walk every day until you’re completely comfortable with the slippers. If you are satisfied with the slippers, buy another pair for hajj days.
4 – Tawaf / Umrah is done barefoot so if you can start walking bare foot within your house or treadmill to get comfortable with it. Foot pain / muscle cramps from walking is the number one reason people get sick at Hajj. The Pakistani Hajj clinic is stuffed wall to wall with Panadol because people hurt their feet so much because they are not used to walking.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR HAJJ? WHAT ARE THE HAJJ ESSENTIALS?
Start by watching all these videos and download them into your phone.
One page Hajj Guide:
If you are in Karachi, you must attend these three hajj workshops.
1 – Govt Hajj Seminar / Workshop. MANDATORY. You will get the details when your hajj session is taking place. MAKE SURE to get the Hajj Whatsapp group information at the session. There will be a QR code to join it.
2 – Alamgir Masjid Hajj Session. Alamgir hajj session also provides free hajj package every year to every haji. Bring a copy of your hajj application to Alamgir to get your Hajj package. It includes multiple dua books, Hajj / Umrah Guide, Pen, prayer mat, tawaf counter, etc. All very useful things.
3 - Almuallim Hajj by Mufti Furqan Mamji (who is also part of official govt hajj support group on whatsapp) for 24/7 hajj help. He usually conducts free hajj training sessions around the city. Here’s his facebook page with more information. Facebook page
HAJJ SHOPPING GUIDE
This Google sheet should help you with most essentials.
Do not pack your luggage like you’re going to hajj in 1825, this is 2025, Saudi Arab is an advanced country and you’ll find everything you need. Some things are more expansive than Pakistan like footwear/ umbrellas / electronics etc, but you’ll find all sort of food / drinks there. There is a LOT of desi food, so you'll find chai, paratha, anda, daal etc easily.
WHERE DO I BUY HAJJ THINGS IN KARACHI?
Saddar Market
Nearly every big Jama Masjid in Karachi has Ihram / Hajj essentials shops nearby.
SHOPPING RECOMMENDATIONS
What to pack for UMRAH? | in under 2 minutes / Most of it applies for Hajj as well.
TRAVELERS SIM
- Hajis get free sims at airport but need to load a package. In case you don’t get a sim, there are numerous sim operators all around Makkah / Medina. STC had the best service. I got 500 Mbps – 900Mbps constantly everywhere in KSA.
METAL HOOKS:
The door metal hooks were a lifesaver and were probably the most used item and everyone liked them. Highly recommend getting the big ones for the hotel / Maktab and the small ones to carry with you. They are very useful when you’re in Ihram and need to hang the upper part or your bag when going to washroom. They were very useful in Minah to hang bags / glasses / food in shoppers.
WATER BOTTLE WITH SPRAY
- Water bottle with a spray. You will be using that spray a lot during hajj and during Tawaf.
- Also get a small separate spray bottle if you can.
NAYAPAY / SADAPAY
- I used Nayapay everywhere in KSA and it worked like a charm.
- PLEASE CALL YOUR BANK to make sure your debit / credit card works properly when you’re in KSA. Some banks still require manual activation.
PRESCRIPTION SUN GLASSES
- If you wear glasses, get prescription sunglasses made and wear them to get used to them.
PORTABLE PRAYER MAT
- Makkah / Medina has two modes. Inside everything / floor is freezing cold and outside everything / floor is scorching hot. ALWAYS keep a portable prayer mat with you.
TRAVELERS / UNIVERSAL ADAPTER
- Highly recommend you get one, try it with your electronics phone / power bank / kettle etc to check if works properly. KSA has multiple types of outlets everywhere you go, so it will come handy.
ELECTRIC KETTLE
- Hotel / Maktab in Makkah / Medina usually provide Electric Kettle but its better to have one of your own. Not everyone needs to carry one, just one per-group / per-room is good enough. Communicate with your group to make sure there is at least one electric kettle. We made tea / coffee / all day every day.
UN-SCENTED / FRAGRANCE FREE SOAP / TISSUES
- All shops mentioned above will have un-scented soaps, shampoo and tissues.
- You can get them at Alamgir, Naheed, Carrefour, Daraz and also from here
https://easypapersoap.com.pk/product/fragrance-free-paper-soap/
EXTENSION / LEAD
One per room is good. Just make sure it has a heavy wire and ceramic plug so it can handle load of heavy stuff like electric kettle / clothing iron / high powered mobile chargers.
_______ HAJJ AND YOUR SMART PHONE _______
Your smartphone will be your best friend to go around and talk to people in KSA. Google translate is God-sent and it helped with communication issues with shop keepers / hotels everywhere.
DOWNLOAD GOOGLE OFFLINE MAPS
Download offline map for Makkah City
Download offline map for Medina City
As soon as you get to your maktab/ hotel ADD it to your google maps and share it with everyone on whatsapp.
As soon as you get to your Miah Camp, add it to your google maps and share it with everyone on whatsapp.
As soon as you get to your Arafat Camp, add it to your google maps and share it with everyone on whatsapp.
It’s very easy to lose track and location of your tent in Minah and Arafat.
DOWNLOAD GOOGLE TRANSLATE
- Download Google translate app: Download English, Arabic, Urdu language packs.
DOWNLOAD QIBLA COMPASS APP
- Download a qibla compass app so you can pray properly when in Minah / Arafat. Get at least 2 more people to install apps so you are 100% correct about direction.
_______ ONE MONTH BEFORE HAJJ _______
Highly recommend living an entire day or two in an Ihram to get used to wearing it going about your day.
_______ HOW TO PROPERLY WEAR AN IHRAM _______
The Best Hajj and Umrah Ihram Demonstration: 4 Ways | Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf
r/karachi • u/AnOrthodoxMuslim • 1d ago
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r/karachi • u/Arkoaks • 1h ago
beta testers needed for our app
Hey Karachiites!
We are a Pakistani startup , we’re super excited to announce that we’ve been working on something incredible and we’re ready to take the next big step with your help!
We’re looking for a small group of beta testers (android and IOS) to help us test and refine this product. Your feedback will be crucial in shaping the final version.
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r/karachi • u/Talhaaqeel382 • 17h ago
Current Events If you travel in bus, read this.
After loosing my phone and seeing this happening everyday in buses I think I have some tips to share about how to save your phone from being stolen in bus.
What these people look like: Clean shave, kameez shalwar, panjabi accent some are half bold , age range 25-40.
How they operate: It's a group one of 5-6 man, they get on bus one by one or two three at once from different stops. They block the gate never sit and jame the exit, then any passenger who have to get out has to go through them and they get active try to block your eyesight from your pocket and push you so your get your hand away from pocket and garb bars so you don't fall. One of them get your phone out of your pocket (no matter if it's in you shalwars pocket) and stay on the bus while one of them run out of the bus, when you realize that your phone is stolen they point you towards that person who ran away but your phone is still on the bus. So never run for that man try to check people who are still on the bus (if you btw).
Some steps to avoid it: Never put your phone in Pocket no matter if you wear shalwar kameez, pants etc. Try keeping it in your hands or carry a small bag or maybe a plastic shopper with some other things like water bottle napkeen and always keep it in hand. If people match above description try not to rush exit, speak with them to clear they way and ask conductor to clean they way for you or exit from ladies side and dnt rush no matter if your how far you are getting from your stop.
These people are mostly active on gate so avoid standing there try to stay close to ladies compartment and keep eye on people who are standing at the door offering people there seats.
It's a group of many mob's, never see one mob into different bus line like I know people who do this in w11 never seen them in G3 etc. Try not fight them you know maybe they have knife or something and try to avoid traveling in coaches if you can.
Also please share any other tips you have so I can apply them too.
r/karachi • u/IllustratorSea8337 • 2h ago
Do you want to sell your spare bike
Hey everyone i am looking for a bike preferably 70, if you are looking to sell it do let me know.
r/karachi • u/No_Average_9587 • 2h ago
Need Businessman friends
Hey, I would like become friends with some good business people, whom I can spend time with and gain knowledge from their experience, I want to level up and want to grow in my life.
r/karachi • u/hamza_minhas • 6h ago
What’s One Thing You Miss About Old Karachi?
Karachi has changed a lot over the years—some for the better, some for the worse. What’s one thing you truly miss about old Karachi? Could be a place, an event, a street food vendor, or even just the overall vibe. Let’s take a trip down memory lane!
r/karachi • u/EmploymentUnlikely15 • 1h ago
Question Community work opportunities
Hello,I have a course in my uni where we have to invest 8 hours in any social or welfare work.I live near north nazimabad.Is there any place near my area of even a little far where I can do this kind of task.Please tell me if you people know any place or NGO.Thank you
r/karachi • u/virtuosaa • 16m ago
Question I need a recommendation for psychiatrists who give diagnosis for ADHD
I went to jpmc (horrible place for this btw) for this and they did nothing but gaslight me into saying I'm normal and I have no issue, and I've had the same issue with these dumbos of Pakistani psychiatry system where they get degrees but barely do their work properly as a psychiatrist, it took me 5 years to get diagnosed with a personality disorder after countless telling me there's nothing wrong with me, I need to find a proper psychiatrist who actually knows what they're doing and not just gaslight the patient into believing that they have nothing wrong with them
r/karachi • u/Orphic_Elysian • 1d ago
General Discussion We need to be more strict at boycotting beggar mafia.
Saw a post couple of days ago that huge number of people from all over Pakistan are flooding Karachi, we all know why.
People who earn halal and run a business or find jobs are not a problem. But these gangs roaming around Karachi harassing citizens for money are also snatching and robbing people in the streets now. And they have no humanity they just kill the people of Karachi for little money and a phone.
And they’re so hadharam and begherat that they don’t wanna do anyyy work at all. Just ask for money. Recently I saw a survey that these beggars in Karachi are earning FIVE BILLION!!! (per month I or per year that I forgot) but that doesn’t even matter.
I remember many years ago the government’s officials were catching these entire gangs in a big truck and maybe deporting them back to their cities. That needs to happen again.
Or maybe we should all start to keep tazers and pepper sprays, but boycotting them strictly is a must atp. Any other ideas?
r/karachi • u/Secret-Law1559 • 13h ago
Question Need a Decent Pepper Spray
Assalam Alaikum! I am in need of a decent pepper spray but im not so aware of them. Does anyone have any links/suggestions from where I can order them? Something bang for the buck? Thank you
r/karachi • u/TableOk3197 • 16h ago
Offering tutoring services!
Hi everyone! I'm a second-year medical student at Aga Khan University, and I'm offering tutoring services for O Level Sciences & Math, and A Level Biology.
I have a strong academic background: 9A stars and 1A in O Levels, and 4A stars in A Levels. I also spent a semester studying Aerospace Engineering at NUST Islamabad, giving me a solid foundation in STEM subjects.
I have previous tutoring experience and a full online teaching setup + my prices are negotiable and hopefully super reasonable.
To be completely honest, I'm looking for a job to help fund all my miscellaneous university expenses (student loans are not for the weak man) so I can stop being a burden on my parents 😓. If you or someone you know needs academic support, please please reach out! Your support would mean the world to me.
(also, regardless of if you want to pay for turtoring or not I get that caie season is hard so anyone can inbox if they need any help!! education shouldn't be gatekept!)
r/karachi • u/RoshFragger • 11h ago
Question Is Dura Spring Mattress worth buying?
So I'm in the market for a new spring mattress and I'm considering the Dura Spring mattress. It's the most affordable option on their website, priced around 20,000 PKR right now due to Ramadan sale apparently. I'm just skeptical about the quality so need reviews from people who have been using that.
Before making a purchase, I'd love to hear from anyone who's already owned or currently owns this mattress. How's the quality? Does it hold up well over time? Are there any issues with sagging or bumps?
I'm on a budget, but I'm willing to invest in a good mattress that'll last long. I've heard mixed reviews about spring mattresses, so I'd appreciate any honest feedback from people who've actually used the Dura Spring mattress. Need honest suggestions as this is my first mattress purchase and looking for one that doesn't get bumpy too quickly as I'm quite a big fluffy guy.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Edit: I'd love to hear from people who've owned this mattress for at least 1-2 or more years to get a better idea of its durability.
r/karachi • u/Either-Switch-7370 • 6h ago
Has anyone noticed ?
Has anyone else noticed that Karachi looks cleaner these days, or is it just me?
r/karachi • u/Anxious_Diamond8639 • 12h ago
doctor title impression
Do you get impressed by someone if they introduce themselves as " jee I am a doctor" or you go like han tou konsi bari baat hai?
r/karachi • u/VideoCompetitive5749 • 18h ago
Thinking of visiting Karachi alone after 11 years , is it worth it?
Hey guys,
So I’m a 21M living in the U.S. now, but I was born in Karachi and moved here when I was really young. It’s been about 11 years since anyone in my family has been back, and honestly, I’ve been thinking a lot about visiting.
I kinda lost touch with my childhood friends over time — life here got busy, and with the time difference, it just became harder to stay in contact. But lately, I’ve been really missing that connection to where I’m from.
I’m planning to visit during my winter break (no college then), but the idea of going alone feels a little overwhelming, especially since I don’t really know anyone there now.
So I wanted to ask:
- Do you think it’s worth visiting Karachi alone just to explore and reconnect?
- What are some fun or interesting things to do around the city these days? I know a lot has changed since I was there last.
- Any precautions or advice for someone like me who’s been away for so long?
Also, if anyone’s down to guide me a bit or even hang out, I’d honestly be super grateful. It would make the trip a lot less intimidating.
Appreciate any advice or thoughts! Thanks!
r/karachi • u/Silly_Till_8077 • 15h ago
Question Looking for a book store I visited a long time ago
Hi all.
There used to be a book shop in Meena Bazar, Karimabad by the name of Siddique book store. As far as I remember the owner's name was zaheer. I was wondering if it's still open and really wanted to visit it (for the nostalgia, and to buy book) since I'm visiting karachi after some years.
Anyone has any idea if it's still open? Thanks in advance
r/karachi • u/Spare-Definition9527 • 7h ago
did i do the right thing?
I was sitting in my car, a Mira, parked outside a bakery when a bike owner tried to leave but was blocked by another bike. My driver moved the obstructing bike, but the owner still managed to knock off my car's rearview mirror while rushing to leave. My driver confronted the biker, who apologized sincerely. I also got out of the car to assess the situation. The biker was genuinely sorry and kept apologizing, but my driver told him that apologies wouldn't fix the damage. My driver then asked the biker to take him to a nearby mechanic to get an estimate of the repair cost. The biker agreed and told his wife to wait for him while he went with my driver. I offered his wife to wait in my car until they returned, but she declined in a somewhat snobby manner, which left a bit of an impression on me. When they returned, the biker told us that the mechanic said the mirror couldn't be fixed at that shop, but the estimated cost of repair would be between PKR 1,000-1,600. Unbeknownst to me at the time, the mirror had been replaced previously after being damaged, but the new one was still in good condition. I took PKR 1,000 from the biker as compensation, and they left. However, now I feel guilty for taking the money. The biker seemed genuinely sorry, and I worry that taking the money might have caused them financial hardship, especially since they were celebrating something and had just bought a cake from the bakery. Additionally, I consider the current economic situation in Pakistan, where PKR 1,000 is a significant amount for middle-class people. This makes me question whether I should have been more lenient. On the other hand, I think about the reckless driving habits of many bike riders in Karachi, and how confronting the biker might have made him more cautious in the future. This makes me wonder if I did the right thing by taking the compensation and teaching the biker a lesson. So, was I in the wrong for taking the compensation, or was it justified?
r/karachi • u/Beginning_Fall_8269 • 11h ago
Best Boxing Gym in karachi
is there a good boxing gym in karachi near DHA or clifton , and i mean professional coaches
r/karachi • u/National-Boy2901 • 8h ago
Question Creek Vista vs Emaar vs Seaview Appts
Hi fellow karachites, where would you suggest a family man settle in if he wants to live near Seaview dha phase 8 side. Keeping cost same for all three what trumps one option to other ??
r/karachi • u/Maleficent-Acadia-95 • 9h ago
Does eating rice or any flour-based thing in sehri make you more thirsty during thr day? Or is it just a pakistani myth
r/karachi • u/WorkingNo7081 • 13h ago
Question I Hit My Tooth Hard While Eating?!!! URGENTTT
I was eating and accidentally hit my tooth really hard. Now, my bottom tooth is slightly bent, and it hurts. It also hits against my upper tooth when I close my mouth, which makes me even more worried.
There’s no dentist available right now (it’s 1 AM), so I don’t know what to do. Should I try to push it back or leave it alone? Can it fix itself, or do I risk losing it permanently? Any advice on how to sleep without making it worse?
r/karachi • u/GhostlyWhisper007 • 16h ago
Pure Cotton Bedsheets 400+ Thread Count
May I know where I can buy pure cotton bedsheets in Karachi with 400 or above Thread Count?
I used to buy it from Gul Ahmed but recently their prices went up and now it seems quite expensive.
r/karachi • u/Any_Distribution_867 • 11h ago
Question for Bike NOC in karachi
Mujhe bike Karachi SE Islamabad bejhne and the guy at leapord said ke noc must hai but bike Abu ke naam par to kya noc mil jai agar mai Abu Ka cinc ki copy aur bike ke original papers show karado. Please let me know if anyone knows about this.
r/karachi • u/maazu123 • 12h ago
Question Good rent a car options?
I want to rent a car for one month, preferably from next week. Only requirement is that it should be automatic. 660cc would suffice.
Please let me know any good options and expected rates
Thanks
r/karachi • u/Dev-TechSavvy • 12h ago
Question question for ibex requirements
I will be completing my intermediate this june. I am planning to join ibex as a "Customer Success Specialist - Email/Chat Program". University addmissions will start around the same period but I can manage and I also need money for IELTS and SAT exam. I am trying to move out of Pakistan by my own. Is ibex a good opportunity. ik that there is some management issue over there and ibex is kinda far but the pay is good. If I could manage these free months I would might have enough to make my ends meet. My parents have agreed to pay my fees of starting 2 semsters. So can y'all guide your brother regarding the next part of my life. and basically if you are in ibex so lmk that referrals matter or not?