In this state, pilgrims declare their intention, or “niyah” in Arabic, to carry out the Hajj. Ihram is meant to show that all pilgrims are equal in front of God.

Hajj al-Qiran (The “combined” Hajj) – In Hajj al-Qiran, pilgrims combine Umrah and Hajj, similar to Tamattu, but without exiting the state of Ihram. Pilgrims remain in Ihram throughout both ...

Intent and ihram – The very first rite of Hajj is to make a pure intention and to enter ihram – a pilgrim’s sacred state – when crossing the outer boundaries of Mecca, called Miqat.

Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions. For instance, men are not to wear regular sewn or ...

Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions. For instance, ...

Ihram includes wearing the proper clothing for Hajj. Men wear a two-piece white cloth wrapped around the waist and over the shoulder, and women observe the rules of hijab, which requires the head ...

MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — Each year between 2 to 3 million Muslims from around the world take part in a five-day pilgrimage in Mecca called the hajj. They circle Islam’s most sacred site ...

Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions. For instance, ...

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims. Here's when Hajj starts, why it's significant, and when Eid al-Adha begins.

Because Hajj brings unity to the Muslim community, rich and poor, all pilgrims must dress simply without any stitching on the garments. Though Ihram is simple, it must be followed and adhered to.

Each year between 2 to 3 million Muslims from around the world take part in a five-day pilgrimage in Mecca called the hajj. They circle Islam’s most sacred site, the cube-shaped Kaaba, and take ...