Our Aims
- Create the opportunity for Muslim women who otherwise could not undertake the journey of Hajj.
- Provide a platform to broaden interaction and cohesion amongst our Muslim sisters.
- Create a sharing and learning environment.
Non-Profit Organisation · Cape Town
A journey of
a lifetime
Every life that is changed begins with an act of generosity that is freely given. Help a sister answer the call to Hajj — and share in the reward of a dream fulfilled.
- 1439 AHEstablished in Makkah
- 100%Toward deserving Hujaaj
- 3Ways to help
Who We Are
Retracing the footsteps of Hajar
In the Hajj, Muslims retrace the struggle and sacrifice of two women. Rihlatul Umr exists so that more women can walk that path themselves.
The idea behind Rihlatul Umr took shape in Makkatul Mukarrammah during Hajj 1439, out of the shared experiences of female Hujaaj — many of them from Cape Town.
Between the quota system and the steadily rising cost of Hajj, women who were once financially ready to answer the call from Allah now often face a bill far beyond what they had budgeted for.
Seeing it as a duty to their fellow sisters, the Hujaaj of 1439 made the niyyah to establish a non-profit organisation that raises funds to close that shortfall — so that sisters and mothers who are financially hampered can still be honoured with the journey of Hajj.
“Recognising it as our duty to assist our fellow females.”
Our Objectives
- Assist Muslim women to perform their obligatory Hajj by raising funds through planned initiatives.
- Collaborate with corporates, businesses and the travel industry to assist with travel arrangements.
- Support prospective Hujaaj with classes, learning material and attire ahead of the journey.
Our Programmes
Support that reaches the journey itself
Rihlatul Umr supports deserving Hujaaj by meeting one or more of their needs — from the shortfall on their Hajj package to the suitcase they will carry.
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Financial Shortfall
Funding to bridge the gap between what a sister has saved and what her Hajj package now costs.
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Grocery & Toiletry Parcels
Parcels for Hujaaj in need — for the journey, and for the household left behind.
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Sponsorship in Kind
Ihraam, reading material, free educational workshops, a suitcase — anything of value on the journey.
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Learning & Preparation
Classes and materials so every pilgrim leaves prepared, confident and spiritually ready.
Join the Cause
Get involved
where it matters
Three simple ways to help — choose the one that fits you.
Fund a Hujaaj
R50/ month
Commit to a monthly contribution from as little as R50 — or make a once-off payment toward the sponsorship of a Hujaaj in need.
Start givingSponsor a Hujaaj
In kind
Sponsor Ihraam, reading material, a free educational workshop, a suitcase — or anything of value to assist her on the journey of a lifetime.
Sponsor an itemProvide a Parcel
Cash or kind
Provide grocery and toiletry parcels for Hujaaj in need, by donating either cash or the goods themselves.
Donate goodsContact Us
Let’s talk about
how you can help
Whether you would like to give, sponsor, partner with us, or apply for assistance — we would love to hear from you.
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Email info@rihlatulumr.org
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WhatsApp +27 82 786 3998
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Based in Cape Town, South Africa
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