Jun 26 , 2023

8 traditional Hajj rituals that all devotees follow

By True Scoop

Sacrifice: Offering an animal as a sacrifice to commemorate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience.

Stoning the Devil: Casting stones at three pillars representing Satan's temptation, rejecting evil and reaffirming faith.

Muzdalifah: Spending the night under the open sky, collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the devil.

Wuquf: Standing in the plain of Arafat from noon to sunset on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah, seeking Allah's forgiveness.

Sa'i: Walking briskly seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa, commemorating Hagar's search for water.

Tawaf: Circumambulating the Kaaba seven times, symbolizing the unity of Muslims and their devotion to Allah.

Ihram: Pilgrims enter a state of purity by wearing simple white garments and declaring their intention for Hajj.

The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.