The Muslims go to Makka to perform Hajj during the early days of the 12th month of the Hijra calendar. The main rituals are performed from the 8th to 13th. 9th day being the Day of Arfa.
In year 622 AD.
Okay, Hajj is pilgramige- it's when the Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca. Everyone usually does it in the last month of the Islamic year. In the first 10 days.
It was the 8th year of Hijra when the Muslims conquered Mecca under the leadership of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW.
The year 622 in the Islamic calendar marks the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijra. This event is significant as it symbolizes the beginning of the Islamic era and the establishment of the first Muslim community. Muslims use the Hijri calendar to mark their religious events and practices.
Mecca is the holy place for muslims. They go there each year for a pilgrimage called hajj.
At least once in his or her lifetime, each Muslim is expected to undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca, the sacred city of Islam. This holy journey is called the hajj in Arabic. While a visit to Mecca is beneficial any time of the year, it must take place during the month of Dhu al-Hijja (the last month of the Islamic year) to fulfill the requirements of the hajj.
The Hajj is a pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims who go to Mecca. Lourdes is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics. Millions of Muslims go each year to Mecca and millions of Catholics go each year to Lourdes.
Millions of Muslims go there every year, as pilgimage is one of the five pillars of Islam (i.e all the Muslims should go to Mecca at least once in their lifetime.)
When they pray, they try to face Mecca.
Muhammad returned to Mecca in 622 AD. Muhammad is said to be the last prophet of God in the Islamic religions.
T here are two main ones throughout the year: Eid-Al Fitr--celebrated after the month of Ramadan. (Lunar Calendar) Eid-Al Adha--celebrated when Muslims make the yearly pilgrimage to Hajj (in mecca)
----------------------- Mecca is the birthplace of Muhammad, Prophet and founder of the Islamic religion. Every year, millions of devout Muslims go on a pilgrimage, known as hajj, to the city of Mecca.