An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

There are three ways of performing Hajj, namely, Hajj at-Tamattu (interrupted), Hajj al-Qiran (combined), and Hajj al-Ifrad (single). Hajj at-Tamattu involves entering into ihram for the Umrah ...

For those who are performing interrupted Hajj (Hajj al-Tamattu) as most Nigerians, the intention of performing Umrah (lesser Hajj) is made, as they will put on Ihram for Hajj separately.

[Bukhari] Here are the three types of Hajj: Hajj Tamattu: Performed during the days of pilgrimage (1 to 10 Dhul-Hijjah). Hajj Tamattu is accompanied by Umrah, for which one must perform ...

The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are a significant time for prayer, repentance, and performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice," happens within the first 10 days of ...

Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. As they fulfill a religious ...

The Hajj is a journey of sacrifice that able Muslims are required to take once in their life. But as temperatures around Mecca this past week soared above 115 degrees, people collapsed ...

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4. The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a ...