The Hajj: Muslims gather for annual pilgrimage1 of 8Prev Next CNN — Here’s a look at Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. On average, more than two million Muslims a year perform the pilgrimage. Facts June 4-9, 2025 - The Hajj pilgrimage is scheduled to take ...
The Hajj rituals were formalized by the Prophet Muhammad when he performed his one and only pilgrimage in the year A.D. 628. Many of the key rituals are centered on stories about God testing the prophet Ibrahim. The first example is when Ibrahim is ordered to abandon his wife, Hajirah (...
Hajj, annual pilgrimage to Mecca that is mandatory for all Muslims to make at least once in their lives, provided they are physically and financially capable. The hajj is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the Five Pi