Register Online for Itikaf in Makkah or Madinah (2025)
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If you want to perform Itikaf during Ramadan 2025 in Makkah or Madinah, you must register online.
Registration Start Date
๐ March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Who Can Apply?
✔️ Minimum Age: 18 years
✔️ Valid Document: Iqama / Visit Visa / Umrah Visa
✔️ Personal Photo
✔️ Saudi Mobile Number (to receive OTP)
When Does Itikaf Start?
๐ Begins: 20th Ramadan
๐ Ends: After Isha prayer on Eid moon sighting
How to Register for Itikaf?
๐ Click Here To Start your registration. Due to high traffic, the link may take time to open. Keep trying!
Step-by-Step Registration Process:
1️⃣ Click “Start Service” to access the e-service.
2️⃣ Log in using Nafath system or your username & password.
3️⃣ If you don’t have an account, select "New Visitor" and sign up.
4️⃣ Choose your Itikaf location (Masjid al-Nabawi or Masjid al-Haram).
5️⃣ Fill in all required details carefully.
6️⃣ Accept the terms & conditions.
7️⃣ Watch the awareness video.
8️⃣ Click “Submit Application” to complete your registration.
Checking Itikaf Registration Status
๐ฉ Once you submit your application, you’ll receive a text message if selected.
๐ If accepted:
✔️ Log in to confirm your attendance.
✔️ Upload your personal photo to receive the permit.
๐ซ If you don’t wish to continue, cancel your registration so someone else can take your spot.
๐ข You will receive an SMS with attendance details, pick-up location, and how to collect your card/bracelet.
Guidelines for Itikaf in Makkah & Madinah
What to Pack?
๐️ 5 sets of clothes (Ladies: Carry extra hijab & abaya)
๐ฑ Mobile charger (Avoid phone usage)
๐ Prayer mat
๐️ Sleeping bag, blanket, inflatable pillow
๐งด Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, deodorant, wipes, tissue, comb, etc.)
Where to Eat?
๐ฝ️ Iftar: Provided by mosque management (dates, juice, water, croissants, etc.).
๐ Suhoor/Dinner: Available at Hilton Towers (Fast food options).
How to Manage Crowds?
๐ซ On Fridays: Do not leave the mosque before Jumu'ah prayer.
๐ On the 29th night (Khatm-ul-Quran): If you exit, re-entry may not be allowed.
Stay prepared and may your Itikaf be accepted! ๐คฒ
