When Is Hajj Performed?

Hajj takes place annually from the 8th to the 12th of Dhul Hijjah. During these five sacred days, pilgrims perform a series of rituals centered around the Holy Kaaba, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.

1. Hajj Preparations (Entering the State of Ihram)

Hajj begins when pilgrims make the sincere intention (Niyyah) and enter the sacred state of Ihram at the designated boundary points called Miqats.

Miqat Locations for Pilgrims:

• Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali) – For pilgrims coming from or through Madinah

• Al-Juhfah (near Rabigh) – For pilgrims from Syria, Egypt, and North Africa

• Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail Al-Kabeer) – For pilgrims from Najd and Taif

• Yalamlam (Sa’adiyah) – For pilgrims from Pakistan, India, and Yemen

• Dhat Irq – For pilgrims from Iraq

Preparing for Ihram:

Pilgrims should prepare themselves physically and spiritually by:

• Performing Ghusl (full body purification)

• Trimming nails and unwanted hair

• Wearing clean Ihram garments:

  • Men: Two white unstitched cloths (Izar & Rida)

  • Women: Modest Islamic clothing

• Offering two Rak’ah of Salah

• Making Niyyah and reciting the Talbiyah:

“Labbayka Allahumma labbayk…”

Pilgrims should continue reciting Talbiyah until the beginning of Tawaf.

2. Performing Umrah (For Hajj al-Tamattu)

Pilgrims performing Hajj al-Tamattu first complete the rituals of Umrah, which include:

• Tawaf around the Kaaba

• Sa’i between Safa and Marwah

• Hair cutting (Halq or Taqsir)

After this, pilgrims exit Ihram and later re-enter Ihram for Hajj.

3. Step-by-Step Hajj Rituals

I. Re-Enter Ihram & Make Intention for Hajj

On the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims enter Ihram again and declare their intention for Hajj.

II. Travel to Mina

Pilgrims travel to Mina, where they spend the day and night performing the five daily prayers.

III. Travel to Arafat (Waquf)

On the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims travel to Mount Arafat. From noon to sunset, they stand in prayer and supplication. This is the most important ritual of Hajj, known as Waquf.

IV. Night in Muzdalifah

After sunset, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah, pray Maghrib and Isha together, rest overnight, and collect pebbles for the stoning ritual.

V. Rami (Stoning the Devil)

Pilgrims return to Mina and throw seven pebbles at Jamrat al-Aqabah, symbolizing the rejection of evil.

VI. Nahr (Animal Sacrifice)

Pilgrims perform or arrange an animal sacrifice, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion to Allah. The meat is distributed to the needy.

VII. Halq or Taqsir (Hair Cutting)

• Men: Shave or trim their hair

• Women: Trim a fingertip-length of hair

This signifies spiritual renewal and humility.

VIII. Tawaf al-Ifadah & Sa’i

Pilgrims return to Makkah to perform Tawaf and Sa’i, a core requirement of Hajj.

IX. Repeat Rami on 11th & 12th Dhul Hijjah

Pilgrims stone all three Jamarat:

• Jamrat al-Oola

• Jamrat al-Wusta

• Jamrat al-Aqabah

X. Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wida)

Before leaving Makkah, pilgrims perform a final Tawaf around the Kaaba, offering gratitude and prayers to Allah.

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