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.

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 ...

Some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform an obligatory spiritual journey called Hajj, or pilgrimage. The month of Dhul Hijjah began the night of May 28 with the ...

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 ...

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 ...