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  2. Hajj - Wikipedia

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    In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of Allah", in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah (oath that one believes there is no god but Allah (God)), [6] salat (prayer), zakat (almsgiving), and sawm (fasting during Ramadan).

  3. What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?

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    The pilgrimage draws Muslims from around the world to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, where they walk in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad and retrace the journey of Ibrahim and Ismail, or Abraham and Ishmael as they are known in the Christian and Jewish traditions.

  4. What is Hajj? A step-by-step guide to the Muslim pilgrimage

    www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/what-is-hajj-a-step-by...

    Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather annually in Mecca to perform Hajj – the sacred Muslim pilgrimage. Hajj became obligatory for every able-bodied Muslim adult who has...

  5. The Hajj pilgrimage and why it’s significant for Muslims - PBS

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    Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it.

  6. The Hajj ‑ Definition, Facts & Rituals | HISTORY

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    The Hajj is the most ritualistic obligation in Islam and one of the largest Muslim pilgrimages in the world. It takes place once a year across several sacred sites in and around the holy city...

  7. Hajj, annual pilgrimage to Mecca that is mandatory for all Muslims to make at least once in their lives, provided they are physically and financially capable. The hajj is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the Five Pillars of Islam.

  8. BBC - Religions - Islam: Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca

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    Hajj is pilgrimage to Mecca. All Muslims who are physically able must make this journey once in a lifetime. Introduction. Hajj. Once a year, Muslims of every ethnic group, colour, social status,...

  9. The Stages of Hajj, the Islamic Pilgrimage to Mecca

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    A breakdown of the steps of the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca (or Makkah), practiced in a series of stages during the month of Dhul-Hijjah.

  10. What is hajj? A guide to the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

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    Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. This year's hajj is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels.

  11. What is Hajj? - Annual Islamic Pilgrimage | Islamic Relief UK

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    Hajj is a sacred pilgrimage that is required of every Muslim at least once in their lifetime – it is one of the five pillars of Islam. Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world travel to and perform Hajj in Makkah, modern day Saudi Arabia.