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Hajj

Hajj is a pilgrimage that every Muslim tries to undertake.

When going to Mecca pilgrims must enter into a spiritual state of holiness or purity known as ihram.

Quran , Mecca

Muhammed lived on the Arabian Peninsula and this is where he received the Quran

During Pilgrim everyone must where the same type of clothing: White cotton.

Ka' aba

The Pilgrim must walk around Ka'aba seven times in an Anti-clockwise direction.

After circling the Ka'aba pilgrims walk or run back and forth between two hills called the Marwah and Safa

Mount Arafat

It is said that Abraham's wife rushed between these two hills in search of water for her son. Ishmael

During Hajj pilgrims stand near Mount Arafat from noon till sunset praying for forgiveness.
Muhammed delivered his final Sermon on Mount Arafat.

Mina

After Pilgrims leave Mount Arafat they collect stones and go to Mina to throw the stones at 3 pillars, which represent Satan.

The stoning of Satan is often followed by the open-air sacrifice of a goat or sheep.

End of Hajj

At the end of Hajj, the men have their head shaved.

Women have a piece of their hair cut.

Pilgrim return to Ka'aba to circle it for 7 more times.