The Hajj

Muslims from all over the world go to Mecca in KSA to make the Hajj. This is one of the five roles in Islamic life. It begins on the eighth day of Dul-Hijjah. It comes from the Islamic calendar and the period of the Hajj is six days. During the Hajj Muslims dress in white robes called the Ihram. There is a mosque which is special to Muslims and inside it there is the Ka’aba. They have to face the Ka’aba when they pray five times a day. The pilgrims must do like Mohammed did for the steps of the Hajj. The Hajj is the biggest event which Saudi Arabia’s authorities organize. All pilgrims must be vaccinated against some viruses. Before entering Mecca pilgrims must clean themselves. Then they have to walk around the Ka’aba 7^th times. After that they have to walk between Safa and Marwa 7^th times. On the first day they stay in Mina and the next morning they travel to Arafat where Mohammed did his last sermon. Then that same night they camp in Muzdalifah.  After that they have to come back to Mina. Pilgrims throw 7^th pebbles at each of the three statues at the Jamraat. Muslims believe that Satan tempted Abraham. Then the pilgrims return to Mecca to preform Tawaf and Safa and Marwa. Then they return to Mina for three days to pray. Finally, they make the farewell Tawaf.