Haj pilgrims reached Saudi Arabia, know the rules and importance related to Haj pilgrimage

Hajj Yatra 2023 in Saudi Arabia: The historical pilgrimage of Haj has started from Mecca. Pilgrims begin the journey of Hajj with Tawaf and circumambulation of the Kaaba. During this, Muslim pilgrims, wearing white clothes called Ihram, circumambulate the Kaaba, the holy place of Islam, and offer prayers.

What is Hajj?

Hajj is an Islamic pilgrimage, which takes place every year in the holy city of Mecca for the people of the Muslim community. Hajj is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim, be it a woman or a man, must do this pilgrimage once in his lifetime. But for this it is also necessary that you are financially and physically capable of performing Hajj. When financially and physically capable of performing Haj, it isti,Tah is called. On the other hand, the Muslim who is able to fulfill this condition is called Mustati.

When does Haj pilgrimage start?

According to the Islamic lunar calendar, the Haj pilgrimage takes place from the 8th to the 12th of the twelfth and last month of Dhul-Hijjah. Haj pilgrimage has started from 26 June this year. Haj will be organized from June 26 to July 1 and in the meantime, on June 28, 2023, the festival of Bakrid will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia.

Importance of Haj pilgrimage

Haj pilgrimage is considered one of the difficult and expensive pilgrimage. For this one has to register in advance. Many people save for years to make this trip. It is believed that those who perform Hajj get freedom from sins. It is also said that the one who performs Hajj becomes closer to Allah. Hajj is also one of the five pillars of Islam (Shahadah, Namaz, Roza, Zakat, Hajj).

rules of hajj

Those participating in the Haj pilgrimage are required to follow the terms and conditions related to it. The first rule for participating in the Haj pilgrimage is that it is mandatory for that person to be a Muslim. In Haj pilgrimage, all Zairin or Haji (Haj Pilgrim) have to wear Ihram. Ihram is a white colored cloth, which is unstitched. It is mandatory for women to cover their body and hair completely.

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