"Nearly 2 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25, following the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia. The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many. It is also the fifth pillar of Islam."
"The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the fifth and final pillar of Islam, along with the declaration of faith (shahada), five daily prayers, obligatory charity (zakat), and fasting during the month of Ramadan. The word comes from the Arabic root h-j-j, which means intending a journey or to set out for a definitive purpose. It is obligatory once in a lifetime for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey."
"The Hajj is performed between the 8th and 12th (or 13th) of Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. The timing falls roughly 70 days after the end of Ramadan, though this can vary slightly depending on the lunar cycle. In 2026, the Hajj will take place from May 25 to May 27, but many pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia weeks before to prepare for the journey."
"Muslims believe that the Hajj is a direct commandment from God, as outlined in the Quran. Prophet Muhammad's farewell pilgrimage in 632 AD affirmed the steps in the 10th year of the Islamic calendar, and it is mentioned in the Quran nearly a dozen times. The Hajj begins before pilgrims even enter Mecca. The journey is a spiritual one, and it is considered to allow Muslims to seek forgiveness, purify t"
Nearly 2 million Muslims will travel to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which begins after crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam, alongside shahada, five daily prayers, zakat, and Ramadan fasting. The term comes from an Arabic root meaning intending a journey for a definitive purpose. Hajj is required once in a lifetime for adult Muslims who are physically and financially able. It is performed between the 8th and 12th (or 13th) of Dhul-Hijjah, about 70 days after Ramadan, with timing shifting earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar due to the lunar calendar. Muslims view Hajj as a direct commandment from God, affirmed by Prophet Muhammad’s farewell pilgrimage in 632 AD and mentioned in the Quran. Many arrive weeks early to prepare, and the pilgrimage begins before entering Mecca, aiming at spiritual purification and forgiveness.
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