Because the Islamic calendar follows a lunar cycle, with months lasting 29 or 30 days, the Hajj shifts 10 to 12 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. Notably, this year marks the last ...

Explore the essential rites of Hajj and Umrah with Shaykh Usaamah AlQoosis comprehensive guide. This resource, based on a translated lecture, provides clear, stepbystep instructions for pilgrims, ...

Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing Hajj: A. Before Departure Intention (Niyyah): Make the sincere intention to perform Hajj for the sake of Allah alone.

Hajj became obligatory for every able-bodied Muslim adult with financial means after Prophet Muhammad’s “farewell pilgrimage” in 632 AD. Typically, between two and three million people ...

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. This year's ...

Indonesia forms a new Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to improve services for over 221,000 hajj and 1.5 million umrah pilgrims ...

The Hajj pilgrimage began on Wednesday. Some 1.8 million Muslims from across the globe are expected to gather in the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the annual gathering that will conclude on June 8.

The Haj Committee of India will conduct the Qurrah on August 13 for Hajj 2026 pilgrims. Check your selection status online ...

To become a Hajj guide, candidates must have the experience of performing Hajj at least once. The candidate's age must be between 32 and 62 years. They must be physically and mentally fit. Candidates ...

What is hajj? Hajj is an annual religious pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca and is required of every physically and financially capable Muslim at least once in their lifetime. The journey takes ...