Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha

The Beliefnet Guide to Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha

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    A Muslim Hajj Experience

    A Muslim shares her Hajj experience and how it continues to influence her faith life in new and surprising ways.

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    Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Hajj

    The rituals of Hajj are precise and rooted in ancient history, spirituality, and above all complete submission to God. What do you know about the Hajj?

Hajj Primer

Every year nearly two million Muslims flock to Mecca to partake in the Hajj pilgrimage. The Hajj, which is the fifth pillar of Islam, is a holy journey required of all Muslims (who are in good physical and financial health) and commences with the second major Islamic holiday of Eid-ul-Adha.

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