Hajj: The Pilgrimage to Mecca

What is the Hajj?

• A religious festival in Mecca

• A requirement for Muslims to visit Mecca once in their lifetime

• A traditional dance in Saudi Arabia

• A historical reenactment of a pilgrimage

Where does the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, Hajj, take place?

• Lahore, Pakistan

• Medina, Saudi Arabia

• Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

• Mecca, Saudi Arabia

What is the significance of the white seamless garment worn by pilgrims during Hajj?

• It represents their social status

• It is a fashion statement

• It symbolizes purity and equality among all pilgrims

• It is a tradition from pre-Islamic times

What is the Kabeh in the Grand Mosque of Mecca?

• A historical monument from pre-Islamic times

• A black box built around 2000 BC

• A luxury hotel for wealthy Muslims

• A shopping mall for pilgrims

What is the main challenge faced by the Saudi government during the Hajj pilgrimage?

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the Grand Mosque

• Ensuring the safety and comfort of millions of pilgrims in a small place

• Providing enough food for the pilgrims

• Managing the transportation of pilgrims to and from Mecca

What is the significance of the 'stoning of the devil' ritual during Hajj?

• It is a fun activity for the pilgrims

• It symbolizes the pilgrims' rejection of evil

• It is a way to earn good luck

• It is a competition among the pilgrims

What is the 'Tawaf' in the context of Hajj?

• A special prayer offered at the Kaaba

• A ritual where pilgrims walk seven times around the Kaaba

• A meal shared by the pilgrims

• A traditional dance performed by the pilgrims