US EditionAvoid new shoes and look after your mental health. How to be well at the Hajj
- Muslim pilgrims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, fulfilling a religious obligation once a year during Dhul-Hijja.
- The Hajj requires financial ability and spiritual preparation, with some pilgrims waiting years to obtain permits and ready themselves physically and mentally.
- Pilgrims unite to worship God, perform rituals, seek forgiveness for past sins, and experience spiritual growth and communal equality during the Hajj.
- Last year, Saudi authorities reported over 1,300 deaths mostly involving unauthorized pilgrims facing extreme heat and walking long distances in the sun.
- These events highlight the Hajj's physical demands and importance of proper authorization and preparation to ensure pilgrims' safety and spiritual fulfillment.
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Avoid new shoes and look after your mental health. How to be well at the Hajj
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to do it. It is a spiritual highlight for those fortunate enough to go,…
This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Getty ImagesApproximately 1.8 million Muslims performed the Hajj pilgrimage last season. Each year, nearly two million Muslims from around the world make the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. This spiritual journey begins in Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Isl…
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