Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha The Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah is a central duty of Islam whose origins date back to the time of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH). It brings together Muslims of all races and tongues for one of life's most moving spiritual experiences. For 14 centuries, countless millions of Muslims, men and women from all over the world, have made the pilgrimage to Makkah, the birthplace of Islam.
READER ADS: VOLUNTEERS FOR INDIA | PUT YOUR AD HERE - FREE Click to open Encyclopaedia of the Orient on its front page Hajj Arabic: hajj Pilgrimage in Islam, to Mecca, that is compulsory to Muslims of good health and with sufficient funds to make the journey to Mecca. Hajj is the highest of all Muslim practices, even if less than 10% of all Muslims ever manage to perform it. In modern times ...
In-depth Archive --------------------- CNN.com Sections MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER BUSINESS SPORTS POLITICS LAW SCI-TECH SPACE HEALTH ENTERTAINMENT TRAVEL EDUCATION IN-DEPTH QUICK NEWS LOCAL COMMUNITY Top Stories Destination more spiritual than geographical Impact ripples far beyond Saudi desert Pilgrimage presents massive logistical challenge At the pilgrimage, men, women pray side by side ...
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Glossary of Hajj related terms ..associated picture ..associated sound Adhan (637K wav) The call to prayer (salat); usually issued from the minaret of a mosque. Arafat A desert location approximately nine miles east of Makkah where the pilgrim spends the 9th of Zul Hijjah as a rite of Hajj. The waqfa is performed at Arafat. Ayyam ut Tashreeq The 11th, 12th, and 13th days of the month of Zul ...
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The Hajj in Pictures Today modern transport means that each year 2 million men and women travel to Makkah for the annual Hajj. This page contains photographs depicting the various stages of this journey of a lifetime.... Hajj Rites - in brief On the first day of the Hajj, pilgrims sweep out of Makkah towards Mina, a small uninhabited village east of the city. Pilgrims generally spend their time ...
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The Hajj at a Glance FIRST DAY: 8 Zul Hajj 1. During the night before Fajr of 8 Zul Hajj, put on ihram, make your niyyah (intention) and recite talbiyah 3 times and pray to Allah Almighty. 2. After Fajr, leave Makkah for Mina. However, people can go to Mina even before Fajr during the night. 3. Today in Mina, offer Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayers. 4. Stay overnight in Mina. SECOND DAY: 9 Zul ...
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Hajj - Maps and Plans Here are some maps and plans of areas around the holy Kabb'ah, Arafat and Mina. Click the links to see full-sized maps Central area around Kabbah (109K) Ground floor of Holy Mosque (69K) First floor of Holy Mosque (32K) Map of Arafat (97K) Map of Mina (127K) 3 D Model of the Kabbah - by Abid Hussain. A 3D computer model of the holy Mosque in Makkah. The ultimate objective ...
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A page full of guideline for Hajj and celebaration of Hajj in America ...
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