can sending money be easy? yes !

Money Exchnage

Ashhaz Tour & Travel enables you to deal with an array of foreign exchange transactions for every purpose. It is a good idea to get some money exchanged in your home country before embarking on your journey.

Money exchange outlets in Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah are bustling with activity as is normal around this time of year. At least 78 firms offer foreign exchange services in the three cities to millions of pilgrims coming from all over the world to the Kingdom during Haj and Umrah seasons and they deal in more than 63 different currencies. The pilgrims need Saudi riyals to pay for accommodation and food as well as to purchase gifts and souvenirs to take home.The rate of exchange in Saudi Arabia varies depending on where you have your money exchanged (bank or money exchanger).

Currency used in Umrah / Hajj is the Saudi Riyal (SR)

The currency used in Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Riyal (SR). It is subdivided into 100 Halalahs. Denominations of the currency are as follows:
- Notes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Riyals.
- Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 Halalahs.