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The Hajj was first introduced four thousand years ago during the time of Prophet Ibrahim. According to Allah’s order Ibrahim (AS) brought his wife, Hajira, and his infant son, Is’mail (AS) to Mecca from Palestine and left them there on their own.
Hajira and her son, Is’mail (AS) had only a few supplies of food and water. Soon, they started suffering from hunger and thirst in the desert because all of their supplies ran out. Hajira ran up and down between the two hills called Safa and Marwa to have some little help and to search for water. She climbed those hills for 7 times. On her last arrival to Marwa, she saw angel Jibrail (AS) who kicked the ground with his heel or wing, and water rose. Some say the water sprang out when the baby Is’mail (AS) scraped the land with his feet. That’s how Allah saved their lives from certain death.
After some days, Ibrahim (AS) returned to Mecca for his family. This profitable well amazed him. That became known as well of Zamzam. Almighty ordered Ibrahim (AS) to build a monument dedicated to Allah at the site of the spring. Ibrahim (AS) and Is’mail (AS) built a small stone structure called ‘Kaaba’. After many years, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) restored the Kaaba to worship Allah only. In the year 628, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) set on the first pilgrimage with his 1400 followers.
Every year, millions of pilgrims gather in Mecca for Hajj. Hajj occurs during the last month of the Islamic calendar. This month is ‘Dhul Hajjah’. Hajj occurs from the 8th to the 12th day of this month. Hajj lasts approximately 5 to 6 days depending on the lunar Islamic calendar. But the Gregorian date of Hajj changes from year to year because lunar Islamic year is 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year. Islamic holiday, Eid-ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of this month.
Though the date of Hajj is fixed, ‘Umrah’ can be done throughout the year.
Hajj is the greatest annual festival of Islam when millions of Muslims gather in Kaaba to perform certain religious rites. Hajj reminds that people from all aspects of life are equal in the eyes of Allah. It improves the brotherhood and sisterhood between the Muslims of this world. If any Muslim can afford it and he or she is physically able, undertaking the Hajj is a must do.
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The Hajj is the largest gathering of Muslims from all over the world, held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the holiest cities for Muslims and people from every country gather here. The ‘Hajj’ is an Arabic word, in English, it is also spelled ‘Hadj, Hadji or Haj’. It means heading to a place for the sake of visiting. This five-day festival is the 2nd annual major Muslim celebration. The Hajj ends with the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha. This is an annual pilgrimage and must be carried out at least once in a lifetime by a Muslim.
One needs to have specific clothing for himself. It’s called Ihraam. Besides, Mecca and Madinah are a hotter place during summer, and it becomes a little chilly at night during winter. So, we recommend the pilgrims to pack at least a warm cloth with some light clothes.
Generally, the hotels provide this service. Although, there are other launderettes in the local areas.
Hajj is performed within a specific time, which is in the last month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. It is mandatory for all Muslims. But Umrah is the worship which is performed independently of time. To learn more about the difference between Hajj and Umrah you can read the proper Hajj guide.
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