Introduction

Al Masjid al Haram (Grand Mosque)

This Ministry of Hajj website is designed to provide general information about all aspects of the Hajj.

The Hajj is the pilgrimage to the Holy City of Makkah during the month of Dhu'l-Hijjah. The performance of the Hajj is the fifth of the five pillars of Islam. For every Muslim able to perform Hajj, it is mandatory to make the journey at least once; for all Muslims it is the journey of a lifetime.

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