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Hajj or Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage to Makkah (the hajj) is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to do so.
The annual hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic year (which is lunar, not solar, so that hajj and Ramada-n fall sometimes in summer, sometimes in winter). Pilgrims wear special clothes: simple garments that strip away distinctions of class and culture, so that all stand equal before God.
The rites of the hajj, which are of Abrahamic origin, include going around the Ka'bah seven times, and going seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa as did Hagar (Hajir, Abraham's wife) during her search for water. The pilgrims later stand together on the wide plains of 'Arafat (a large expanse of desert outside Makkah) and join in prayer for God's forgiveness, in what is often thought as a preview of the Day of Judgment.
The close of the hajj is marked by a festival, the 'Id al Adha, which is celebrated with prayers and the exchange of gifts in Muslim communities everywhere. This and the 'Id al Fitr, a festive day celebrating the end of Ramada-n, are the two holidays of the Islamic calendar.
So, the sum is 10 days, 13 for those who are not in a rush
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Why do Muslims stand on the Day of Arafat?
Performing Hajj is obligatory on each Muslim once in life. The chief ritual of Hajj is staying at the field of Arafat on the 9th of Zil- Hajja. The Muslims stay there to pray to Almighty Allah and complete the Hajj.
What do non Muslims do in hajj?
Non Muslims don't go on Hajj.
Why do all the Muslims stay together during hajj?
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory once in lifetime. It is performed collectively during the second week of the 12th month of Hijra calendar. The Muslims stay together and perform the rituals collectively.
Where do Muslims visit the hajj?
Muslims visit Mecca and Medina during hajj.
What is the Muslim hajj?
Hajj four facts Where does Muslims do Hajj? Muslims pray in the Kaaba. Why does Muslims do Hajj? Once, Mohamed sad to Muslims, that third best think after belief to Allah is excellent Hajj. What are they doing when they get there? They are praying & praise Allah-it is calling Tawaf
Is hajj a place?
No. Hajj is the name of a pilgrimage by Muslims to Mecca.
Who do hajj?
The Muslims perform Hajj. It is obligatory on them once in lifetime.
What do muslims hear on hajj?
what will i see and hear on the hajj
How do Muslims dress for hajj?
When muslims dress for the Hajj, they wear white clothing for 5 days.
What country do Muslims go to for Hajj?
Muslims perform Hajj in the Holy city Makkah and Madina in Saudi Arabia.
What countries did muslims come from to perform hajj?
The Muslims from all over the world come to Mecca to perform Hajj.
Why should Muslims do hajj?
The Muslims perform Hajj because it is obligatory on each Muslim man and woman to perform Hajj once in lifetime provided he/she can afford.
