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To create ease for pilgrims, a free nursery for children named “Child Care Center” in the Grand Mosque opened within the mosque’s courtyard this year. “If possible, parents should leave their children in a safe place before coming to Hajj, since it is only five days until they reunite with them,” she added. They also distract their parents from focusing on performing their rituals. They will be walking for long distances which will be difficult for them. With nearly 2 million pilgrims packing at the holy sites for Hajj, it can be challenging for parents, scouts and security on the ground to create a comfortable environment for children.Īmal Salama, a consultant in family medicine in Dammam who was in Mina, said: “I do not recommend that parents bring their children with them to Hajj. The reasons some bring their children along vary.įor some, leaving children behind is not an option, as they may not have family or trusted caregivers.įor others, bringing their offspring along is an important step to include them in religious practices from an early age, and have a pivotal, formative memory and experience to share with them. Pilgrims come for Hajj and Umrah from all over the world, and often pour their life’s savings into completing the fifth pillar of Islam. Dining is always with a view at Habitas Al Ula’s restaurant which dishes up high-end Middle Eastern cuisine at lunch and dinner and enables guests to sample traditional local delicacies while savouring the resort’s spectacular location.MINA: Each year, thousands of pilgrims perform the rituals of Hajj with their children in tow, making it a familiar experience for the tiny Muslims, and adding a layer of challenge for the parents. The hotel’s magnificent outdoor swimming-pool is circled by a wooden deck that is liberally dotted with comfortable shaded sunbeds - perfect for lounging after a cooling dip! Nearby, a traditional Arabian majis sitting area has been set up on the sands and is the place to go for a relaxing drink in the afternoon, or after sunset, to watch the stars while being warmed by the dancing flames from the fire-pit. While not exploring Al Ula’s magical surroundings, guests at Habitas Al Ula can look forward to pampering themselves at the wellness centre with its spa treatments and yoga sessions. Neutral coloured fabrics and imported light coloured woods complement the stunning external landscape and are picked out by local rugs and artefacts to give the guestrooms a sense of place and a dash of colour.
The resort’s 100 eco-friendly cabins - all of which have private terraces – were prefabricated off-site and are minimalist in style. Sustainability is at the core of the property’s ethos and is evident throughout.
Thus, in addition to an opportunity to trek through magical canyons, or ride on horseback through the desert Habitas Al Ula has curated interactive off-property experiences that connect guests to local people and give them an authentic taste of life in this ancient desert oasis. Central to the difference of the Habitas Al Ula experience is its emphasis on immersive light touch tourism with activities that seek to introduce visitors to Saudi Arabia’s history, traditions, and culture through cultural exchange. This oasis of desert hospitality is located within easy striking distance of the Unesco World Heritage Site of Hegra (Madain Saleh) and blends seamlessly into Al Ula’s amazing desert landscape.
Habitas Al Ula is an experiential luxury resort that seeks to redefine the guest experience and deliver a concept that it refers to as ‘luxury for the soul’.
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