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Hurry! Umrah Visa Ending Soon
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| What & How? (Procedures) |
| 1. Can single woman perform hajj without a Mehram through CHU? |
| NO! CHU offer service to those women who travel with Mehram only. |
| 2. How much are the packages? |
| The packages vary according to the program. Click Home Page for Hajj Packages. |
| 3. What is our cancellation policy? |
| Call CHU for details. |
| 4. When is the right time to send my documents? |
| Call CHU for details. |
| 5. What are the dates for hajj? |
| Every year Hajj dates are from 8th Zilhijja to 12th Zillhija.(FIVE DAYS) |
| 6. What happens after I make a reservation and pay the deposit? |
| Once you have made a reservation and paid a deposit per person, if there is any additional information missing, you will be contacted by a sales representative to assist you in the remaining information needed to complete the reservation. After the reservation is complete, you will receive a confirmation, a visa application, and an invoice of your remaining balance to your preference on mail, fax, or email. |
| 7. Can my relative join me from another country? |
| Yes, they can join you as long as they get their visa from their own country. |
| 8. Is there any insurance for hajj? |
| No! There is no insurance for Hajj. |
| 9. Are their any hidden fees in the packages? |
| No there are no hidden fees in the packages, except all the packages do not include Hajj (Maulim) fee Sacrifice and some packages do not include food. |
| 10. When is the deadline for the payment? |
| The deadline is according to your Invoice |
| 11. How much is the deposit per person? |
| The Minimum deposit is $1500.00 per person.
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| 12. What is the difference between each program? |
| The difference between each program is amount of days |
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| Hajj Related Questions? |
| 1. What is the first thing that I should do to make a reservation for Hajj? |
| The first thing to do is choose a program that we offer, you can view the programs either on our website, or on our brochure that was mailed out to our clients on our mailing list. Once you choose a program, you may reserve online or mail the reservation form that is in the brochure, or on our website and mail a deposit of $2000 per person.
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| 2. Can some one go to another country after Hajj? |
| Yes! Call CHU for details. |
| 3. Do you have ethnic groups organized for Hajj? |
| Call CHU for details. |
| 4. If I do not have any errors in my package what should I do next? |
| By not informing us of any errors, we assume that your package is complete and accurate. Your next step is to prepare for your travel and make sure you are in the airport for the day of your flight at least 3-4 hours prior to your flight departure. |
| 5. After we arrive in Saudi Arabia, will a CHU representative meet me? |
| Yes you will be met by a CHU representative, but after the customs process. Please keep in mind that you cannot be assisted during the customs process, but will be assisted after you receive your luggage and exit the customs area. One of our CHU representatives will inform you of your next destination and provide assistance.
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| 6. Who will be leading hajj? |
| Mufti Haroon Firdausi |
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| How to Visa? |
| 1. When is the visa going to open? |
| Every year visa will be open from 10th Shawal and close 25th of Zilquadh. |
| 2. Can I get a visa without a package? |
| NO! CHU can not get you a visa without at least a land package. |
| 3. What happens after I receive the invoice and my confirmation? |
| You will be required to fill out the visa application and provide us with the required documents needed for the visa. Then you will mail all the documents to us so we can process your visa and all other required procedures. You will also need to review your confirmation and make sure that your reservation is accurate. If you need changes to your reservation you must do it at this stage of time, as your reservation will not be changeable after a certain period of time. |
| 4. What is the next step after I send my remaining balance and proper documents? |
| CHU will then start on your visa processing, while confirming your land package, as well as you flight itinerary. Once everything is complete you will receive a package with you day-by-day itinerary, passport with visa, airline tickets, and finalized invoice, confirmation, and your identification card and laminated luggage tags to place on you luggage. |
| 5. When am I supposed to receive my documents? |
| Once all your documents and full payment is received you should expect your documents to be returned within 15 to 22 days. |
| 6. After I receive my complete package with all finalized documents, what is next? |
| You must review all documents and confirmations to make sure there is no mistake in the arrangement made for you. If there are any mistakes please make sure to contact CHU as soon as possible so we may be able to correct it. Please note that this does not mean you can make changes in your reservation.
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| Luggage and Passport Handling |
| 1. What is the significance of my ID card and luggage tags? |
| You will need to have your ID card on at all times starting from your departure from USA until your departure back from Saudi Arabia. It is very important that you do so, so any CHU representative can recognize you and can assist you in any needs that you may require. The luggage tags are very valuable so the luggage can be identified throughout the trip.
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| 2. How many luggage bags are we allowed to take with us? |
| Two bags per Person, 50lbs each. |
| 3. Can my kids have the same amount of luggage as I can? |
| Yes, your child who is two years or older can carry the same amount of luggage as you can. |
| 4. Who will have my passport? |
| Your passports will be in the possession of the Muttawaf. |
| 5. Does CHU hold full responsibility for the passports? |
| Your passports will be in the possession of the Muttawaf who is responsible of American Hujaz. |
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| Shots and Vaccinations |
| 1. What kind of vaccination do we have to take? |
| Any Meningitis vaccine is valid. |
| 2. Do my children need the Meningitis vaccine? |
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If your child is 10 years or younger she/he does not need the vaccine. |
| 3. For how many years is the vaccination valid? |
| The vaccine is valid for 3 years. |
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| Accomodations & Transportation |
| 1. Who provides the transportation the hotel? |
| CHU provides all the transportation. |
| 2. How many people can stay in a room? |
| There is a Maximum of four people per room at hotel in Makkah & Madina. |
| 3. What kind of food is served? |
| Continental Foods!
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| 4. Do we charge kids for the hotel room? |
| Call CHU for details.
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| 5. How much is one room per night? |
| It depends call CHU for details. |
| 6. In what packages can we get double/triple occupancy? |
| Double/triple occupancy is only available in Express and Silver package.
Note: This service is not included in VIP package as you will only stay there for one day in Madinah. |
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| Mufti Haroon Firdausi |
| 1. Who is he? |
| Janab (Sir) Mufti Haroon Firdausi is a Chicago native who has traveled around the world to search for the knowledge of the Quran and Hadith. Mufti Haroon Firdausi has been blessed with many accomplishments in his life. He has attained a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering also taken an intensive course in Arabic and Quran Philosophy at an Top Islamic College. Attended Arabic University in Lahore, Pakistan and has participated nine years course in Arabic Fikah, Adab, Tasfeer, Hadith, Balaghat, etc. He is also well versed in Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Punjabi and Spanish and also has many academic awards to his name including long standing participation in national Islamic organizations; Mufti Haroon Firdausi is Licensed Funeral Director at Muslim Funeral Services.
Mufti Haroon Firdausi is helping at Chicago Hajj & Umrah for more than 5 years, he assists us every year and help Hajis out through their journey, He is very responsible person with an extensive knowledge/experience of Hajj and Umrah, He does meetings every day during Hajj time, He also offers teachings in ¡¥How to perform Hajj and Umrah¡¦. If you have any questions you can contact him during or before Hajj.
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| 2. How can I contact him? |
| Contact Info: Mufti Haroon Firdausi
Phone: 815-549-9400
Fax: 773-465-8505
Email: haroon@muslimfuneralservices.com
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