Smart Hajj V2 – Advanced Media Lab

Since 2012

Your Smart hajj companion

The SmartHajj app stands out from the competition for the following reasons:

Our Smart Hajj appStands out from the competition for the following reasons:

It is developed by a team of highly skilled dedicated professionals from Umm al Qura University in Makkah

It uses highly accurate satellite based maps of the sacred areas, which help a pilgrim make sure he is in the right place at the right time

It provides detailed step by step guide for performing hajj according to the four schools of thought (Hanafi, Shafi, Maliki and Hanbali)

Using GPS technology, pilgrims can locate their companions during Hajj and find the shortest possible route to reach them

The application is regularly updated to reflect all the restaurants, mosques, restrooms and other places of interest for pilgrims in the holy cities

It provides instant translation services for pilgrims to overcome the language barrier

Emergency services are available at the touch of a button that is always available at the top of the screen

The app will automatically update your loved ones back home every time you reach your desired destination (Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Mina, Muzdalifa, Arafat, etc.).

Our Key Features

INTERACTIVE GUIDE

Hajj rituals for Hanafi, Shafi, Malki and Hanbali madhab. Hajj rituals based on time and location Duas or supplications required to perform Hajj, based on day, time and location Directions to the location of the next ritual

NEVER GET LOST AGAIN

Locate your companions in real-time and find the route to reach them.

OUT OF BOUNDS SERVICE

Since knowing the boundary of Haram, Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat is a part of the Rituals of Hajj, the app will show the pilgrims if they are inside or outside the Haram, Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat boundary.

Hajj messenger

A pilgrim may share his memorable moments with his friends and relatives through text and audio message.

Offline Maps services

A pilgrim can view, search and navigate to “Points of Interests” using Offline Map without requiring Internet.

Free emergency SMS

Send 3 free Emergency SMS to your relatives or friends anywhere in the world.

HAJJ TWEETS

Get up-to-date tweets on Hajj Post your own tweets

NEWS SERVICES

Get Hajj and Umrah related news.

WEATHER UPDATE

Get weather alerts in Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah.

Emergency services

Most of the pilgrims who come to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj or Umrah are not aware about Emergency phone numbers and its location. Emergency service provides them the facility to call and see the directional map of police station, fire station, ambulance and Hajj Agency. The application provides all this information.

Places of interest and reviews

We have added Points of Interest like restaurants, hotels, Arafat toilets, Mina toilets etc. Search any “Points of Interest” Add new “Points of Interest” and add it as your favorite. Write review on “Points of Interests” and Favorites. Also, you can see the reviews given by other users. Navigate to any “Point of Interest” or favorite.

Traffic update

Get updated traffic conditions around you in Makkah.

Multi-language support

Use the app in any of the six languages (Arabic, English, Urdu, Malay, Turkish and Bengali) EASY INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION Login through twitter, google or facebook. Just feed your basic details and we take care of the rest

Money exchange and currency converter

Find the currency conversion rate and path/direction to your nearest money exchange store.

Free SMS Authentication

Easy installation and registration via SMS , Just feed your basic details and we take care of the rest!

Translation text to speech services

Translate any word or phrase to/from Arabic (requires Internet) Let your mobile speak the Arabic text (requires Internet)

Prayer schedule and qibla compass

See the prayer time based on your current location See the time remaining for the next prayer Show the Qibla direction instantaneously without any calibration or hassle of setting your city.