The Hajj
Muslims from all over the world go to Mecca to make the
pilgrimage known as the hajj. All Muslims who are fit and financially able are
expected to perform the hajj at least once. The pilgrimage begins on the eight
day of Dhul Hijjah. The mosque in mecca
is uniquely special to Muslims. Also all the Muslims face in the direction of
the Ka’aba when they pray five times a day. Before entering Mecca, pilgrims
stop to perform cleansing rituals. Men shave their heads, trim their beard, cut
their nails and wear white robes. Women also wear white long simple dress but
uncover their faces. However, Pilgrims perform first, Tawaf seven times around
the ka’aba. After that they also perform Sa’i. Pilgrims walk seven times
between Safa and Marwah. On the first day of the hajj pilgrims travel to Mina. The
next morning they travel to Arafat and in the evening they travel to Muzdalifah
to spend the night. Then back to Mina to throw seven pebbles at each of the
three statues at the Jamraat. Then they return to Mecca to Tawaf and journey. Then
they return to Mina for three days. Finally back to Mecca and Tawaf around the
Ka’aba.
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