Maqam Travels, a leading Ugandan Hajj and Umrah service provider, has launched a new campaign dubbed #HajjOnTime, aimed at encouraging early registration for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
The campaign seeks to eliminate last-minute rushes and ensure smoother experiences for Ugandan pilgrims.
The launch event, which took place in Kampala, was opened with a special prayer led by Sheikh Kasule Abdulrahman and attended by Muslim leaders, media stakeholders, and representatives of Hajj regulatory bodies.
Speaking at the event, Maqam Travels Managing Director Sheikh Mafo Shafic warned against the long-standing habit among Ugandans of delaying Hajj payments and paperwork, which he said often results in unnecessary stress and missed opportunities.
“We’re launching #HajjOnTime to fight against late payment, which often leaves many Ugandans struggling to perform Hajj,” said Sheikh Mafo. “We kindly request everyone to join us in this noble initiative—media, Muslim leaders, fellow Hajj companies, and the general public.”
The campaign also received endorsement from Sheikh Abdulhamid Nsubuga, the Public Relations Officer at the Uganda Bureau of Hajj Affairs. He reminded the public that the Saudi Arabian system for Hajj arrangements officially closes by December 25, 2025, and that all travel logistics must be finalized by Ramadan.
“Don’t delay,” Sheikh Nsubuga urged. “Register on time to avoid last-minute complications. Once the system is closed, no one can override it.”
Maqam Travels has secured backing from Salam TV and Salam Charity, with Managing Director Hajji Karim Kaliisa pledging to use both platforms to raise awareness about the campaign and the importance of timely Hajj preparations.
Building on the momentum of the launch, Maqam Travels also announced that registration for Hajj 2026 is already open, with the package priced at $6,400 per person.
The company has previously partnered with Salam TV on the widely acclaimed “Road to Makkah” campaign and recently concluded its “Black Umrah” initiative.
“We are grateful to everyone who supported the Black Umrah and other projects,” said Sheikh Mafo.
“With #HajjOnTime, we are stepping into a new phase of ensuring Ugandans enjoy a seamless, spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.”
The campaign is expected to run across mosques, media houses, social media platforms, and Muslim communities across the country, with a message focused on preparedness, affordability, and compliance with Saudi timelines.
Maqam Travels’ push for early planning comes amid increasing digitization and tightening of global travel regulations for pilgrims.
With Saudi Arabia now enforcing strict deadlines, Hajj organizers say Ugandans must adjust their timelines or risk being left out.
The #HajjOnTime campaign is not only about avoiding stress—it is also being positioned as a way to uphold the dignity and integrity of Uganda’s Muslim pilgrims.
“We want to change the culture,” Sheikh Mafo concluded. “A successful Hajj begins with timely preparation. Let’s ensure no one is left behind.”