Hajj

• A pilgrimage

• 5th pillar of Islam (important for Muslims to happen once in their life)

• Leads back to Prophet Abrahams life

• Do hajj in the 12th month of the islamic calnder dhul-hijja

• The story of Hajj reflects deep-rooted traditions of faith, unity, and equality in Islam. It commemorates the trials of Prophet Abraham, his wife Hagar, and their son Ishmael, highlighting their complete trust and submission to God.

1st day

• (ihram) Pilgrims must wear the same clothes

• (Tawaf) Pray and circle the kabba 7 times

• (Safa/Marwa) pilgrims must walk between the hills 7 times

• (mina) wear thousands of pilgrims stay in tents

• (arafat) ask for forgivness

• (Muzdalifah) spend the night

 2nd day

• (Jamarat) throw stones a 3 large walls which symbolise satan throwing stones sign that muslims are rejecting satan

• (Sacrifice/Eid) sacrifice an animal to honour abraham

• (2nd Twaf) Pilgrims return to mecca and circle the kabba 7 more times