Hajj Quiz

In which city in Saudia Arabia does Hajj take place?

• Makkah (Mecca)

• Medina

• Jeddah

• Tabuk

Hajj takes place in the last month of the Islamic calendar but what dates does it take place on?

• 1st - 5th

• 3rd - 7th

• 8th - 12th

• 14th - 18th

Approximately how many Muslims take part in the Hajj pilgrimage?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 6 million

Before Hajj begins, pilgrims must enter a sacred state which involves ritual washing and praying. What is this state called?

• Ihram

• Wudu

• Rak'ah

Muslims (particularly men) will wear which colour clothing during Hajj?

• Black

• Grey

• White

• Red

Hajj begins at the Ka'aba which Muslims circle. How many times do they circle this in an anti-clockwise direction?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

How many miles do Muslims have to walk from the Ka'aba to Arafat?

• 7 miles

• 11 miles

• 13 miles

• 17 miles

On the journey to Arafat, what is the name of the place where Muslims stay at overnight?

• Mina

• Madinah

• Tabuk

• Sakaka

Arafat is considered an important place. Who do Muslims believe preached his last sermon at Arafat?

• Adam

• Abraham

• Ishmael

• Muhammad

Before the journey to Mina, Muslims collect pebbles. How many do they collect?

• 29

• 39

• 49

• 59