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Three Generations of Expanding Legacy & Unbroken Commitment towards Pilgrims

Syed Shujauddin Hasan

Founder - Syedina Tours & International

A visionary servant of faith, Syed Shujauddin Hasan dedicated his life to easing the sacred journeys of pilgrims. After an honorable career with Indian Railways, he channeled his expertise and passion into serving devotees, first through All India Tours by Train.

Witnessing the arduous sea voyages endured by Hajj pilgrims in the 1980s, he took it upon himself to organize Hajj travels for Karnataka's faithful, personally guiding them to Mumbai with unwavering care. As air travel revolutionized pilgrimages, he joined hands with his sons to establish Syedina Tours & Travels, pioneering nationwide door-to-door outreach to make Hajj and Umrah accessible to all.

Renowned for his meticulous planning, boundless compassion, and relentless dedication, Syed Shujauddin Hasan became a trusted name in pilgrimage facilitation until his passing in 2006. Today, his legacy endures—a testament to a life lived in service of faith, perseverance, and the belief that no pilgrim should walk the path alone.

"Service to pilgrims is service to the Divine." — Syed Shujauddin Hasan

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Syed Mushtaq Ahmed

Visionary Founder of Al Syed Tours International  ​ ​ ​Architect of Luxury Hajj Travel

A pioneer in spiritual hospitality, Syed Mushtaq Ahmed dedicated his life to transforming Hajj into a seamless, luxurious spiritual experience. While beginning as an automobile engineer and inventor of South India's first automatic water level controller, his true legacy lies in revolutionizing Hajj services through Al Syed Tours International (founded 1997).

Pioneering Contributions to Luxury Hajj:

  • First Hajj organizer to accommodate Asian pilgrims in Dar Al Tawhid Intercontinental (1998-99)
  • Created the iconic Hajj Kit concept – later adopted as an industry standard
  • Set unprecedented benchmarks as the first to house pilgrims in Makkah Hilton (1999) and Makkah Royal Clock Tower - Fairmont (2011 inaugural year)
  • Pioneered luxury Hajj packages, blending 5-star comfort with spiritual facilitation

His visionary leadership introduced "comfort as ibadah" – ensuring pilgrims could focus wholly on worship through:

✓ Premium accommodations steps from the Haram

✓ Meticulously planned logistics

✓ Thoughtful amenities (like signature Hajj kits)

Despite battling renal failure from 2017, he served pilgrims until his last days (2023), cementing his reputation as the architect of modern luxury Hajj travel. His son now upholds this legacy of excellence, innovation and heartfelt service.

"He transformed Hajj from a journey into a sacred experience – where every detail honored the pilgrim's devotion."


Syed Mohammed Adnan

Custodian of a Sacred Legacy | Architect of Hajj’s Digital Renaissance

Born into a lineage where service to pilgrims was a divine covenant, Syed Mohammed Adnan didn’t just inherit a family business—he embraced a spiritual vocation. The grandson of Hajj accessibility pioneer Syed Shujauddin Hasan and son of luxury Hajj visionary Syed Mushtaq Ahmed, Adnan’s destiny was woven with threads of faith, innovation, and uncompromising excellence.

From Legacy to Leadership: The Making of a Modern Pioneer

Adnan’s journey reflects a rare synthesis of sacred tradition and future-ready vision:

The Scholar’s Foundation

  • 🎓 Engineering Degree: Mastered systems thinking to reimagine pilgrimage logistics
  • 🎓 MBA Specialization: Bridged spiritual service with strategic scalability
  • 📜 IATA & Digital Certifications: Armed himself with tools to digitize devotion

The Digital Transformation (2015-Present)

Upon joining Al Syed Tours International, Adnan propelled his forefathers’ legacy into the 21st century:

  • 🌍 Global Reach: Expanded operations across 12 countries, democratizing luxury Hajj access
  • ⚡ Tech-Enabled Ibadah: Launched AI-powered pilgrim assistance and real-time journey tracking
  • 🏆 Historic Accreditation: Secured Mua’llim 1 status (2022)—placing Al Syed among the world’s elite 4 Hajj operators
The Al Syed Difference: Where Centuries of Wisdom Meet Tomorrow’s Innovation

Today, the brand synonymous with three generations of excellence offers:

✨ Sacred Luxury Redefined

  • Exclusive accommodations at Makkah Royal Clock Tower and premium Mua’llim zones
  • Bespoke Hajj/Umrah Concierge Services blending 5-star comfort with spiritual guidance

🤖 Faith Meets Future

  • AI-driven pre-departure preparation systems
  • Blockchain-based document security for pilgrims

📈 Industry Leadership

  • Youngest Joint Secretary of Karnataka Hajj Organizers Association
  • Keynote speaker at global Islamic tourism forums

"We don’t just organize journeys—we steward sacred trusts. Every innovation, every detail honors the devotion my grandfather nurtured and my father elevated." — Syed Mohammed Adnan

Under Adnan’s stewardship, what began as one man’s mission in 1980s Karnataka now orchestrates celestial journeys for thousands annually—proving that true legacy doesn’t rest in tradition, but reinvents it.