Haramain Gifts from the UK — Send to Makkah and Madinah
Send a meaningful Haramain gift from the United Kingdom to pilgrims and worshippers in Makkah and Madinah. You place the order from anywhere in the UK, our team in Makkah or Madinah coordinates the gift on the ground, and you receive written confirmation after it's distributed. Prices on this page now show in GBP automatically through our UK market, and your card is charged in GBP at checkout.
Why British Muslim families send these gifts
Most of the families we coordinate for from the UK fall into one of three groups. The first are families with a parent or relative travelling from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, or Glasgow for Hajj or Umrah, and they want to send a wheelchair, prayer mat, or water distribution gift to make the journey easier. The second are families honouring a parent who has passed away with Sadaqah Jariyah — a Mushaf placed inside Masjid al-Haram, an Umrah Badal performed in their name, or ongoing water distribution outside the Haram. The third are families giving during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Adha, when Iftar meals or Qurbani in Makkah carry special weight.
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "When a person dies, all his deeds end except three: a Sadaqah Jariyah, knowledge from which others benefit, and a righteous child who supplicates for him" (Sahih Muslim 1631, Abu Hurayrah). For many British Muslim families, sending a gift on behalf of a parent at the Haramain is exactly this kind of continuing reward.
The gifts most often sent from the UK
- Wheelchair gift for an elderly parent on Hajj or Umrah, placed in the free wheelchair section near Masjid al-Haram
- Mushaf gift handed to a worshipper inside Masjid al-Haram, often on behalf of a deceased parent
- Water distribution to pilgrims outside the Haram in peak heat — popular year-round and during Hajj season
- Umrah Badal performed in Makkah on behalf of a parent unable to travel or who has passed away
- Qurbani in Makkah for Eid-ul-Adha, Aqeeqa, Dam, Fidyah, or Sadaqah
- Iftar meals for fasting worshippers in Ramadan
How it works from the United Kingdom
You order from anywhere in the UK at any time of day. Our team in Makkah and Madinah handles the rest. For most gifts the completion window is a few days to two weeks depending on category and season. Umrah Badal usually takes a few weeks. Qurbani during Eid happens on the assigned Eid days. We send written confirmation by email after each gift is distributed, and for Umrah Badal and Qurbani we share a short video or photo where it's practical.
Payment from the UK
We accept all major UK cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Your card is charged in GBP, so you don't see foreign transaction fees from your bank. Checkout is processed through Shopify's secure system.
Common questions from UK buyers
How long does the order take to process from the UK?
A few business days for most gifts. The time zone difference between London and Makkah is only 2-3 hours, so coordination is quick.
Can I send a gift for a parent in Pakistan, India, or Bangladesh from the UK?
Yes. You can order from the UK for a parent anywhere in the world. The gift is distributed at the Haramain, not shipped to the parent. Add their name in the order notes as the intention.
Are donations Gift Aid eligible?
No. We are not a registered UK charity. We're a coordinated gifting service operated by Gifts For Haramain LLC. Read our Trust and Process page for the full explanation.
What about Hajj from the UK?
Order 2-3 weeks before your family member arrives in Makkah so the gift can be coordinated in time. UK Hajj operators usually fly groups around late Dhul-Qadah to early Dhul-Hijjah.