They go to Mina, Arafat Field and come back to Mina and Mecca. Transport is available.
The distance from Maktab 7 in Mina to Shitan (the Jamrat area) during Hajj is approximately 1 to 2 kilometers, depending on the specific route taken. Pilgrims typically walk this distance to perform the ritual of stoning the Jamarat. The journey can vary in length and time due to the large crowds and specific pathways designated for pilgrims.
Fasting during Hajj days is NOT obligatory for pilgrims or non-pilgrims.
It is a religious ritual of the Muslims. While on Hajj, the pilgrims try to please Almighty Allah.
Hajj can only be performed at Mecca. All the pilgrim have to go to Mecca to perform Hajj.
The exact figures are not known. Some of the pilgrims from neighbouring states drive to Makka to perform Hajj. They are not counted as regular pilgrims. However, the number of pilgrims varies from 3 million to 3.5 millions each year.
During the Hajj, pilgrims stone Satan.
Around 3 millions performed Hajj (pilgrimage) in year 2009.
Walking is a fundamental component of the Hajj pilgrimage, particularly during specific rituals. Pilgrims walk between the hills of Safa and Marwah, reenacting Hagar's search for water for her son Ishmael. Additionally, during the Tawaf, pilgrims walk seven times around the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram. This act of walking symbolizes devotion, humility, and the shared experience of millions of Muslims seeking spiritual connection.
They go to Mecca and medina.
don't say why say why not!! They perform Hajj because it is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory on each Muslim to perform Hajj once in life time.
During Hajj, pilgrims are recommended to recite various duas, including the Talbiyah, Istighfar, and prayers for forgiveness, guidance, and protection. These supplications help pilgrims seek forgiveness, guidance, and blessings during their journey.
No, you do not have to go bald before performing Hajj. It is a common practice for male pilgrims to shave their heads as a symbol of humility and renewal during Hajj, but it is not a requirement.