HAJJRAH: an innovative application for pilgrims of Hajj and Umrah

• Main Authors: Abdul Majid, Hairudin, A. Samah, Azurah, Mi Yusuf, Lizawati, Nasien, Dewi, Nor Hisham, Nor Shazwan Shah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Asian Research Publishing Network 2016
• Subjects: QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/71301/1/HairudinAbdulMajid2016_HAJJRAH-aninnovativeapplicationfor.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/71301/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84959449474&partnerID=40&md5=38336d2cb4e94c51f9d3b69e8abf334a

This paper describes an application system named HAJJRAH which offer solutions to common problems faced by pilgrims in performing the obligatory and supplementary activities of Hajj and Umrah. Background of pilgrimage and problems faced by various agencies who manage pilgrims were also provided in this paper to give an understanding on the problem surrounding the need of HAJJRAH application. Analysis of market study among potential user and industrialists are presented in this paper to justify market needs and strength of the applications business idea. Results of the analysis shows that the features provided by HAJJRAH application accommodates and address common problems faced by most pilgrims and various agencies who involved in managing the pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah.