I am happy to tell you that I was successful in buying a Hajj package for this year (5-25 June) via the Saudi Hajj site NUSUK. Global competition for the limited positions offered for the countries like NZ, Australia, USA, UK, Canada etc. was tough besides the website crashing or malfunctioning repeatedly owing to the huge demand as soon as the sale started. What a stressful buying experience it has been!
If anyone else from our group is going, let me know please. It would be so special to meet a friend for Hajj and explore the sites like Badr/Uhud battle fields, Hera Cave, Arafat where the prophet delivered his final speech. Exciting time ahead!
Take care. I will pray for all of you.
Cheers.
Saif.