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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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After the rites

Hajj / After the ritesMadinah and Masjid an-NabawiVisiting Madinah and praying in Masjid an-Nabawi is a cherished journey, but it is separate from the required rites of Hajj.Read guide Hajj / After the ritesCompare a Hajj package carefullyAsk for the official booking route, visa arrangements, flight and baggage details, exact Makkah and Madinah hotels, room sharing, meals, transport, Mina and Ara...Read guide Hajj / After the ritesDocuments and health preparationCheck your passport, authorised Hajj documents and current vaccination rules well before travel. The required route varies by nationality and residence; use off...Read guide

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Before departure

Hajj / Before departureChoosing your Hajj typeCompare Tamattu, Qiran and Ifrad before your group confirms the itinerary.Read guide Hajj / Before departureThe miqat before a flightKnow when your route reaches the boundary for entering Ihram.Read guide

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Ihram and worship

Hajj / Ihram and worshipTalbiyah during HajjLearn the Talbiyah and when your guide asks you to recite it.Read guide Hajj / Ihram and worshipIhram restrictions and practical planningPrepare for the rules of Ihram without relying on a last-minute checklist.Read guide

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Tawaf and Sa’i

Hajj / Tawaf and Sa’iWhich Tawaf is due?Distinguish the arrival, Hajj and farewell Tawaf in your itinerary.Read guide Hajj / Tawaf and Sa’iCounting Sa’i correctlySa’i begins at Safa and the seventh passage ends at Marwah.Read guide

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Days of Hajj

Hajj / Days of HajjThe eighth of Dhul Hijjah at MinaPrepare for the Day of Tarwiyah and your group stay at Mina.Read guide Hajj / Days of HajjThe standing at ArafatUnderstand why the ninth of Dhul Hijjah is central to Hajj.Read guide Hajj / Days of HajjThe night at MuzdalifahKnow the movement after sunset at Arafat.Read guide