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A unique hajj expedition by horse from Southern Spain recovering the route and experience of the old Muslim Andalusians lost five centuries ago. This will be the first time that Spanish Muslims go to hajj by land since the 15th century. Be part of the expedition by helping us and witness the impact of your donation every step of the way.
Hajj on Horseback aims to replicate the typical hajj journey of the Andalusians more than 500 years since the last recorded hajj journey from Spain. For this aim, a group of Spanish Muslims intend to go from South Spain to Makkah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using specialised Arabian endurance horses trained for a journey of this calibre. This project, therefore, means not only the recovery of a historical hajj route lost after the Christian conquest of Al-Andalus, but the recovery of their experience and legacy. We aim to start the journey in autumn 2024 for hajj 2025, insha Allah.
“Announce Hajj to mankind. They will come to you on foot and on every sort of lean animal, coming by every distant road, so that they can be present at what will profit them and invoke Allah's name on specific days over livestock He has provided for them. Eat of them and feed those who are poor and in need. They should end their state of self-neglect, fulfil their vowels and circle the Ancient House”. [Qur'an 22:25-27]
Witness the impact of your donation every step of the way: the whole journey will be documented and shared on Instagram so you can accompany us on our journey, where we will face the difficulties of travelling long distances by horse, crossing borders, camping in the wild, caring for the horses' wellbeing, being received by Muslims on the way and culminate our pilgrimage by entering Makkah (sans horses) to perform Hajj, having completed the journey of our lives, insha Allah.
The group forming Hajj on Horseback has been training for three years, testing rider and horse resistance, equipments and diverse weather conditions.
Training 1- Summer 2021:
Training 2 - Summer 2022:
Training 3 - Winter 2023-24:
The journeys have been documented and are available on Instagram, where you can see year by year the different routes and experiences we have lived:
Instagram highlights and content (check the highlights for the yearly training set by month and year)
Please don't forget to share it with family and friends! May Allah reward you.
A portion of horse feed
This contribution covers the cost of providing a horse feed portion for one of our equine companions. Thank you!
137 claimed
A meal for the riders
This contribution covers the cost of a meal for the riders going to hajj. Thank you!
127 claimed
A horse shoe
This contribution covers the cost of one of the four horse shoes our horses need for the road. They are frequently changed to help protect their hooves.
117 claimed
A vet check
This contribution covers the cost of a vet check to one of our horses during the trip. We monitor the health and performance of the horses regularly in order to ensure their wellbeing. Thank you!
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Reason provided by the campaign organizer: We will send you a handwritten thank-you card featuring a personalised note from the team and a small, unique pressed flower from the journey.
Bronze Supporter
This contribution covers the cost of small equestrian equipment, like a pair of strips. Our equipment is very costly and we need a large amount of items in case of urgent replacements along the way. Thank you!
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Reason provided by the campaign organizer: Recognition as a Bronze Supporter with the donor's name featured prominently on a dedicated page of the project website. We will also send you hand written thank-you card featuring a unique picture of the journey and a flower pressed from the route to hajj.
Border Crossing - Digital e-Book of the Journey
This contribution covers the cost of paperwork involved in crossing borders with one horse.
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Reason provided by the campaign organizer: Recognition as a Bronze Supporter with the donor's name featured prominently on a dedicated page of the project website. You will receive a limited edition digital travel diary/e-book with insider stories, anecdotes, and high-quality photos, exclusively created for donors. In addition, you will receive sand from the route to hajj in a small glass bottle.
Silver Supporter
This contribution covers the cost of logistic expenses for a weeks.
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Reason provided by the campaign organizer: Recognition as a Silver Supporter with the donor's name featured prominently on a dedicated page of the project website. You will receive a limited edition digital travel diary/e-book with insider stories, anecdotes, and high-quality photos, exclusively created for donors. In addition, you will also receive a personalised video message from the team expressing our gratitude and providing an in-depth update on the journey, sent directly from the road to hajj the donor.
Gold Supporter - a message from Makkah.
This contribution covers the cost of specialised equestrian equipment, like trekking saddles.
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Reason provided by the campaign organizer: Recognition as a Gold Supporter with the donor's name featured prominently on a dedicated page of the project website. You will receive a limited edition digital travel diary/e-book with insider stories, anecdotes, and high-quality photos, exclusively created for donors. You will also receive a personalised video message from the team expressing our gratitude and providing an in-depth update on the journey, sent directly from Makkah to the donor! You will be receive an exclusive invitation to a virtual, interactive live stream event featuring the team sharing their experiences, answering questions, and providing sneak peeks into their daily lives on the journey.
Gold Sponsor - Social Media Coverage
This contribution covers the costs of professional training for one of our horses at an endurance training centre.
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Reason provided by the campaign organizer: Your company will enjoy a weekly mention on all our social media platforms, recommending your products/services to our audience. Recognition as a Gold Sponsor with the donor's name/company name featured prominently on a dedicated page of the project website. You will receive a limited edition physical travel diary/e-book with insider stories, anecdotes, and high-quality photos, exclusively created for donors and a dedicated note from the team. You will also receive a personalised video message from the team expressing our gratitude and providing an in-depth update on the journey, sent directly from Makkah to the donor! Invitation to our all our exclusive physical and virtual events.
Platinum Sponsor - Full Advertisement Package
This contribution covers a great portion of the project.
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Reason provided by the campaign organizer: Your company logo will be placed in prominent positions in our equipment. It will also appear in our media coverage, including press releases and interviews. In addition, your company will enjoy weekly social media posts recommending your products/services to our audience. Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor with the donor's name/company name featured prominently on a dedicated page of the project website. You will receive a limited edition digital travel diary/e-book with insider stories, anecdotes, and high-quality photos, exclusively created for donors. You will also receive a personalised video message from the team expressing our gratitude and providing an in-depth update on the journey, sent directly from Makkah to the donor!
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