Around 3 millions performed Hajj (pilgrimage) in year 2009.
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.
Hajj can only be performed at Mecca. All the pilgrim have to go to Mecca to perform Hajj.
Muslim Hajj is performed only in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Hajj cannot be performed anywhere else in the world.
Fasting during Hajj days is NOT obligatory for pilgrims or non-pilgrims.
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It is a religious ritual of the Muslims. While on Hajj, the pilgrims try to please Almighty Allah.
famous people who have performed Hajj?
Greater hajj is when it is performed at a higher level and lesser hajj is when it is performed at a lower level..................!!
During the Hajj, pilgrims stone Satan.
Many teachers have been mentioned who performed Hajj for seventy times. Hajj is obligatory on Muslims Only Once in life. Our beloved Prophet (SAW) performed only One Hajj. The more important thing is to lead a true Muslim's life, being true, honest, charitable, tolerant, sacrificing, just, and helpful to all human beings.
They go to Mecca and medina.
Only Hajis (pilgrims) put on Ihram while performing Umrah or Hajj. After completing Umrah or Hajj, the pilgrims put off Ihram and wear normal routine clothes.