Travel Advisory
Updated: 7 October 2024 at 1:45 p.m. Israeli time
Note: Updated information is in red.
As conveyed in the letter of 4 October 2024 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to all National Spiritual Assemblies, the new pilgrimage season is scheduled to commence at the end of October 2024, and every effort will be made to offer the pilgrimage programme according to the planned dates. Brief visits will also proceed as scheduled.
Please note that the situation in the Holy Land remains fluid. Those who travel to the Holy Land should be prepared to face unusual challenges and will need to be flexible and resilient. Airlines can cancel flights with little prior warning, conditions may necessitate changes to the pilgrimage programme, including the opening hours of the Shrines. The friends might be required to respond quickly to safety directives. There may also be times when cancellation is necessary, and while prospective pilgrims and visitors will be informed as expeditiously as possible, this occasionally may be at short notice. Brief visitors and pilgrims are asked to exercise their own judgement regarding the timing of their visit.
For the time being, brief visitors and pilgrims are asked not to extend their stay in the Holy Land beyond the duration necessary for their visit to the Bahá’í World Centre. It is recommended to book accommodation and purchase tickets that allow for adjustments or refunds. This is particularly important given the potential for sudden changes in flight schedules. Additional informaton to assist pilgrims and visitors in their preparation and travel to the Holy Land will be sent to them close to the start of their visit.