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Bookmark or Share- Hajj | Definition, Importance, & Facts | BritannicaHajj, annual pilgrimage to Mecca that is mandatory for all Muslims to make at least once in their lives, provided they are physically and financially capable. The hajj is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the Five Pillars of Islam.
- What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Over 1.8 million Muslims are taking part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, as one of the world’s largest religious gatherings returns to capacity following years of coronavirus restrictions.
- Hajj - WikipediaHajj (/ h ɑː dʒ /; Arabic: حَجّ, romanized: Ḥajj; also spelled Hadj, Haj or Haji) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims.
- The Hajj - Definition, Facts & Rituals | HISTORYThe Hajj is the most ritualistic obligation in Islam and one of the largest Muslim pilgrimages in the world. It takes place once a year across several sacred sites in and around the holy city of...
- Hajj Deaths in Saudi Arabia: What to Know - The New York TimesJune 24, 2024. At least 1,300 people died during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca this year. It was unclear whether the death toll was higher than usual, as each year pilgrims die from heat ...
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