 All those who perform Hajj, despite their differences in ethnicity, culture, and language, share the same rites and hopes.
Around millions of Muslims from all over the world float to Mecca for performing Hajj.
The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca. It is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. It is the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so. It is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to Allah. The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.
Almost 4 million Muslim pilgrims attended Hajj mission. About 501 Nigerian pilgrims from the Kano zone yesterday took off from the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA)in Kano for Saudi Arabia . The first batch of pilgrims, who were airlifted by Kabo Air early afternoon were from Hadejia, Birnin Kudu, and Buji Local Governments of Jigawa State. Over 13,000 pilgrims are to be airlifted from Kano. The nearly 209,00 Indonesians will be Hajj pilgrims are divided into 497 flight groups and would use 11 airports in Indonesia for their departures. According to Islam, hajj inculcates the spirit of love and devotion to the One and Only Lord. It unifies peoples' minds and hearts on almost the same purposes; to please Allah and to have their sins forgiven.
All those who perform Hajj, despite their differences in ethnicity, culture, and language, share the same rites and hopes. Even those who do not perform Hajj turn their hearts and eyes towards the Ka`bah. Therefore, Hajj unifies the minds and hearts of all Muslims towards this great pillar of Islam. The total number of Kashmiri pilgrims leaving for the holy pilgrimage has risen to 1728 since October 30, when the pilgrims started departing for this year's Hajj. In Mina 1. Put on Ihram garments again, if you have performed Umrah. 2. Make intention for Hajj. 3. Remain in Mina during the 8th of Dhul-Hijja and perform five prayers starting with the Zuhr prayer and ending with the Fajr prayer on the day of Arafat. Going to Arafat 1. Leave for Arafat on the morning of the 9th of Dhul-Hijja and stay until sunset. 2. Stay in any part of Arafat. 3. Glorify Allah, repeat supplication, repent to Allah and ask for forgiveness. 4. Pray Zuhr and Asr prayers shortened and combined during the time of Zuhr.
Going to Muzdalifah
1. Leave for Muzdalifah soon after sunset on the 9th of Dhul-Hijja. 2. Perform the Maghrib and the shortened Isha prayers combined. 3. Stay overnight and perform the Fajr prayer. Going Home It is preferred to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, but this is not a part of Hajj Farewell Tawaf 1. Go to Mecca and make a farewell Tawaf. Perform two Rak`ah. 2. Let the Tawaf be the last thing you do in Mecca. Returning to Mina 1. Spend the Tashreeq days (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijja) in Mina. 2. After Zuhr prayer each day, stone the three Jamarat, starting with the small one and ending with al-Aqabah. 3. You may leave on the 12th after stoning the Jamarat if you wish. |
