British Hajj and Umrah Tours Packages 2014

Do's & Don't's Frightening Fact Every year, about 10 million plastic bottles are thrown away and Op.0.. wasted in Makkah . during Haj. Yuck! for an Eco-friendly Ha jj So, water is precious. It's a gift rom Allah. And we re meant to safequard the earth. can you See where I'm going with this? That's right: don't waste water! Hajj can have a bad impact on the environment if we waste food, waste electricity and waste water. But there are ways to make sure that you and your family are conscious of the environment when you go on hajj. Here are our top tips: Dont beay plastic bottles Most plastic things ruin the soil and water where they are thrown away so try to avoid using them. Instead, take your favourite reusable bottle to put your water in so you don't have to use plastic cups that get thrown Remember, Hajar, the second away. You could also bring a good bag so you don't need plastic bags to carry your things in. wife of the Prophet Ibrahim, was Don't waste food stranded in the deserts of Makkah During Hajj there is lots of free food but instead of taking too much, take just what you need. That way you don't have to throw anything away. without water for her child. She walked between two mountains called Safa and Marwa looking for water. Don't waste water Allah provided her child with precious water called Zamzam. Makkah, where people go for Hajj, is a very hot place with very little water. So try not to waste any water when you are washing up or drinking it. Today, Hajj pilgrims walk between the two mountains of Safa and Marwa to remember her search for water Take the Makkah Train Try out Makkah's brand new train to get from one place to another. The high-speed train can carry up to 500,000 people between the holy sites. and how Allah provided water for her and her baby. Fun Fact The new train in Makkah will replace 30,000 cafs and make Hajj less crowded, insha Allah. Awesome! .... -- Travel light Travel to Makkah by sea or train instead of flying by plane which uses up lots and lots of nature's precious supplies. If you do travel by plane then you could plant a tree to give something back to the environment. .... ... £4. 25.