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Each year, millions of Muslims from all across the world perform Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage and the fifth pillar of Islam. Hajj takes place in Makkah, in modern day Saudi Arabia, during the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic calendar. Hajj is a spiritual duty and a pillar of Islam, meaning that Hajj must be performed by every Muslim at least once in their lifetime, so long as they are financially, physically, and emotionally able to do so. Going more than once during your lifetime is permitted whilst sincerely seeking Allah’s (SWT) (which means ‘The Most Glorified, The Most High) pleasure. Allah (SWT) says to the Muslims in the Qur’an:   How to Perform Hajj Step-By-Step.   The 19 Steps Of Hajj At A Glance  Preparation and Intention Enter state of Ihram Tawaf x 7 Safa and Marwa(Start from Safa to End Marwa equal 1 Sae) Clip/Shave Hair (Umrah ends) Resting and Praying Enter state of Ihram Arrive at Mina Day of ‘Arafah Muzdalifah (under the night open sky) Rami (stoning of the devil) Hady Shaving of the Head Tawaf al-Ifadha Saai’ Rami (stoning of the devil) Spend night at Mina Rami (stoning of the devil) Farewell Tawaf al-Wida

Umrah is an act of worshipping Allah by entering the state of Ihram, circumambulating the House, running between Safa and Marwa, and having the head shaved or trimmed. How do I enter into the state of Ihram? A Muslim enters into the state of Ihram at the place specified by Sharia, and shall abstain from the Ihram prohibitions He shall recite Talbiyah, saying: “Labbayka Allaahumma Labbayk, Labbayka La Shareeka Laka Labbayk. Innal Hamda Wan-ni’mata Laka Wal-Mulk, La Shareeka Lak” (Here I am at your service, o Allah, at Your service! At Your service! You have no partner! I am at Your service! Indeed, all praise and grace belong to You, and so does the supreme authority. You have no partner) Circumambulation (Tawaf): He/she goes to the Haram When the Kaaba is to the left, they circumambulate (counterclockwise) He begins and ends at the Black Stone After completion of the seven rounds, you pray two Rakaah in an appropriate place Sa’i (between Safa and Marwa): He/she heads to Safa where he starts Sa’i towards Marwa. Once reaching Marwa, you have completed one round. Crossing the distance back to Safa fulfills the second round, and so on until the seventh round ends at Marwa. Having hair of the head shaven or trimmed: After completing Sa’i, men go to the barber shops to have their hair shaven or trimmed Women gather their hair and cut from its ends about (1-2 cm) With this act, the Umrah would be completed, marking the end of Ihram Umrah pilgrims should avoid any conduct that harms others in the Haram, such as jostling, entering crowded places, and reversing the direction of circumambulation. They shall carefully follow the instructions of observers and security personnel. “Copy by Nusuk”