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Hajj

Follow the main stages of Hajj, from Ihram and the days at Mina and Arafat to the farewell Tawaf. Individual rulings depend on your Hajj type.

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Start here

Hajj / Start hereWhat is Hajj?Understand the purpose, timing and main places of the Hajj pilgrimage.Read guide

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Foundations

Hajj / FoundationsBefore you travelPrepare your intention, learn the main rites and build stamina for sustained walking. Pack suitable Ihram clothing, comfortable footwear and unscented toiletrie...Read guide Hajj / FoundationsThree ways to perform HajjTamattu combines Umrah and Hajj in separate states of Ihram; Qiran combines them in one Ihram; Ifrad is Hajj without Umrah. The exact rites and Hady obligation...Read guide Hajj / FoundationsIhram and TalbiyahEnter Ihram before the applicable miqat with the intention for your pilgrimage. Observe its clothing and conduct rules. The Talbiyah begins “Labbayk Allahumma l...Read guide Hajj / FoundationsTawaf and Sa’iTawaf consists of seven circuits around the Kaaba. Sa’i is seven passages between Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa and ending at Marwah. In Tamattu, the Umrah...Read guide

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Days of Hajj

Hajj / Days of Hajj8 Dhul Hijjah · MinaThe Day of Tarwiyah: pilgrims travel to Mina, pray and spend the night there. Stay with your assigned group and follow its transport and accommodation instructi...Read guide Hajj / Days of Hajj9 Dhul Hijjah · ArafatPilgrims proceed to Arafat for the standing (wuquf), supplication and prayer until sunset. This is a central rite of Hajj; follow your group’s guidance on locat...Read guide Hajj / Days of HajjNight of 9 Dhul Hijjah · MuzdalifahAfter sunset at Arafat, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah, pray and rest. Your group will explain the plan for pebbles and departure to Mina, including any adjustme...Read guide Hajj / Days of Hajj10 Dhul Hijjah · Rami and HadyReturn to Mina and stone Jamrat al-Aqabah with seven pebbles at your allocated time, saying “Allahu Akbar” with each throw. Hady is required for Tamattu and Qir...Read guide Hajj / Days of HajjTawaf al-IfadahReturn to Makkah for Tawaf al-Ifadah, seven circuits around the Kaaba. Sa’i may also be due according to your Hajj type and what you have already performed. You...Read guide Hajj / Days of Hajj11–13 Dhul Hijjah · MinaOn the days of Tashriq, pilgrims stay in Mina and stone the three Jamarat on the relevant days. Departure may be after the 12th or 13th; follow official crowd s...Read guide Hajj / Days of HajjFarewell TawafBefore leaving Makkah, perform Tawaf al-Wada where applicable. Ask your scholar or group leader about individual exemptions and how to time it with departure.Read guide