“Hajj is not just a journey of the body, but an ascension of the soul towards divine presence, where every step taken is a step closer to spiritual awakening and every prayer offered is a whisper heard in the silence of the sacred

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The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey and can support their family during their absence. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, and fasting during Ramadan¹².

The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to the 12th (or in some cases 13th⁵) of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Performing Hajj involves a series of rituals including entering a state of consecration known as Ihram, Tawaf (circumambulating the Kaaba), Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah), standing on the plains of Arafat, and more. It’s a time for prayer, reflection, and seeking forgiveness.

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