Hajj and Umrah Vocabulary

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Pilgrimage

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A religious journey to a sacred place.

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Hajj

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The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory for Muslims who can afford it.

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Umrah

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A non-mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, which can be performed at any time of the year.

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Tawaf

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The act of walking around the Kaaba in a counterclockwise direction.

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Kaaba

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The sacred building in the center of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.

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Ihram

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The sacred state a pilgrim must enter before performing Hajj or Umrah, involving specific garments and behaviors.

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Miqat

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The designated geographical boundary at which pilgrims must enter the state of Ihram.

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Sa'i

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The ritual of walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.

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Mina

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A neighborhood in Mecca where pilgrims stay during Hajj, known for its tents.

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Arafat

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The site where pilgrims stand in prayer during Hajj, considered the most important day of the pilgrimage.