The final three days of Hajj are known as Ayyam al-Tashreeq (the Days of Drying Meat). Pilgrims continue their pilgrimage with the stoning of the Jamarat and performing Tawaf al-Wida, marking the completion of Hajj. Background The final three days of Hajj are known as Ayyam al-Tashreeq (Arabic: أيام التشريق; “the Days of Drying Meat”)

The third day of Hajj is known as Yawm al-Nahr (the Day of Sacrifice) on account of the large amount of animals that are slaughtered as sacrifices. This is Eid day, although pilgrims don’t partake in celebrations as would normally be the case for non-pilgrims. After Fajr prayer, pilgrims proceed to Mina to commence the

After Wuquf on the second day of Hajj, pilgrims move from Arafat to Muzdalifah. This part of Hajj involves praying Maghrib and Isha salah in Muzdalifah, gathering pebbles for Rami al-Jamarat and spending the night under the open sky. After sunset, it becomes the 10th of Dhul Hijjah since the Islamic day begins at the time of

On the second day of Hajj, known as Yawm al-Arafat (the Day of Arafat) or Yawm al-Wuquf (the Day of Standing), pilgrims travel to the plain of Arafat where they combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers and engage in Wuquf, the most solemn rite of the Hajj. After sunset, they leave for Muzdalifah without performing Maghrib

The first day of Hajj, known as Yawm al-Tarwiyah, marks the beginning of Hajj. Pilgrims enter into Ihram and travel to Mina, spending the night there. This day serves as a time for pilgrims to mentally and spiritually prepare themselves for the Day of Arafat. It is a sunnah to perform Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers in

Embarking on Hajj is a spiritual voyage that millions of Muslims undertake annually. Discover what to expect during this sacred journey, including managing crowds, navigating transport, and understanding the essential rituals, accommodation, and facilities along the way. Crowds On average, two million people from around the world perform Hajj each year. Statistics show that in

What is Hajj? Hajj (Arabic: الحج), the pilgrimage to Makkah, is one of the five pillars of Islam, the others being the profession of faith, prayer, fasting and charity. It should be undertaken once in a Muslim’s lifetime, providing health and means permit. Definition of Hajj Linguistically, the word “Hajj” is derived from the Arabic