Hajjs

The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city in Islam. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and a mandatory religious duty for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey. The Hajj is performed during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. Muslims believe that performing the Hajj is a way to achieve spiritual purification and earn great rewards from God.

The pilgrimage involves a series of rituals performed over several days. Key rites include circumambulating the Kaaba (a cube-shaped building at the center of the Grand Mosque), walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah, standing in prayer at the plain of Arafat, and symbolically stoning the devil at Mina. Millions of Muslims from all over the world participate in the Hajj each year, making it one of the largest annual gatherings in the world. The Hajj is a profound spiritual experience that strengthens the sense of community among Muslims worldwide.