10 Fast Facts About the Hajj Pilgrimage

Posted by Ady Grewal on January 20th, 2020

Performing Hajj is the dream of every Muslim. It's an ultimate spiritual journey. The availability of a wide range of Affordable Hajj Packages London and from other cities has now made hajj travel economical for Muslims. Due to which the majority of the Muslim community can go for hajj easily now.

Here are 10 fast facts about the Hajj Pilgrimage.

1. Performed during the Last Month of Islamic Year.

The performance of the holy rituals of Hajj takes place every year from the 8th to 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. It remains the last yet one of the most sacred months of the Islamic Year. It’s an Annual Pilgrimage.

2. An obligation for Muslims.

Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islamic Faith. Thus, it remains an obligation for every Muslim who is Financially, Physically and Mentally capable of it. In addition to that, the state of being independent and free also comes into consideration. Muslims who can afford it all must perform hajj at least once in their lives.

3. World’s Largest Pilgrimage.

Hajj is the world’s largest pilgrimage i.e. religious gathering. It gets performed by nearly 4-5 million Muslims annually. Every one of them, at the same place and at the same time.

4. Performed in the Holy City of Makkah.

Hajj gets performed in the Holy City of Makkah. It’s the most sacred city for Muslims living across the globe. Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) was born and raised here. The first revelation of the Quran also took here. Moreover, the city is a house to many sacred sites, places, hills, and mountains.

5. Holy Kaabah is also there.

Holy Kaabah is also in Makkah, also often referred to as “House of Allah Almighty”. The Zamzam Well, Maqam-e-Ibrahim, Hajar-e-Aswad (the Black Stone), Safah and Marwah, Hateem – all are also inside Masjid-al-Haram.

6. A flourishing industry for Saudia Arabia.

The revenue of hajj reserves a significant position in the Saudi economy. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj manages 4-5million Hajj pilgrims every year.

7. Celebration of Eid-al-Adha.

Eid-al-Adha is a great blessing of Allah Almighty. It is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, and also holds a very strong association with the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims sacrifice cattle on this day; Cow, Camel, Goat, Sheep.

8. The distinctive dress code.

Hajj pilgrimage is performed in a specific clothing/uniform. It’s also called ‘Ihram’ and is mandatory for pilgrims to wear.

9. A Learning Journey.

Hajj is a learning journey for pilgrims. It bestows them with patience, blessing, and forgiveness from Allah Almighty. They learn to become more humble, polite and giving. With a new shift in perspective, they also dedicate themselves to events of charity.

10. Order of Allah Almighty as well as A Sunnah.

The performance of Hajj is the order of Allah Almighty. It has been mentioned in the Holy Quran several times. Despite that, it’s also the Sunnah of our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW).

 Therefore, Hajj holds great significance for Muslims.