Hajj Pilgrims: How the "Nusuk App" Changed Everything

In this photo released by Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Muslims pray around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the first day of Umrah in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. A very small, limited number of people donning the white terrycloth garment symbolic of the Muslim pilgrimage circled Islam's holiest site in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months. (Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah via AP) Credit: HOGP/AP Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah via AP/AAP Image

Hajj is a unique act of worship that requires both physical and financial preparation. In this episode, we explore simple steps to make your journey smoother and avoid common challenges. Learn how the Nusuk App helps pilgrims manage permits, access key sites like the Masjid al Haram and Masjid Nabawi (PBUH), and stay organized throughout the pilgrimage.

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Published 1 May 2026 4:51pm

By Warda Waqar

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Hajj is a unique act of worship that requires both physical and financial preparation. In this episode, we explore simple steps to make your journey smoother and avoid common challenges. Learn how the Nusuk App helps pilgrims manage permits, access key sites like the Masjid al Haram and Masjid Nabawi (PBUH), and stay organized throughout the pilgrimage.

Hajj is a fundamental obligation for every Muslim, who can afford it, yet the journey can come with challenges such as transport, accommodation, and logistics.

In this episode, Muhammad Qaiser Siddiqui from Cheeta Travel Center shares how the Nusuk App has eased many of these difficulties by providing travel details and e-visa access in one place.

He also highlights the importance of staying hydrated during extreme heat and following official schedules,especially for rituals like Jamarat, to ensure a smoother and safer Hajj experience.