US EditionWhat is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?
- Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, fulfilling a religious obligation during Dhul-Hijja.
- The Hajj occurs during the 12th lunar month Dhul-Hijja and involves diverse Muslims uniting in shared rituals and worship.
- Eid al-Adha, called the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja during Hajj and honors Ibrahim's test of faith.
- More than 1,300 deaths occurred at last year's Hajj amid extreme heat, mostly involving unauthorized pilgrims walking long distances, Saudi officials said.
- Together, the Hajj and Eid al-Adha offer Muslims a chance to seek forgiveness, express submission to God, and experience spiritual unity worldwide.
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Understanding The Hajj Pilgrimage - One Of The 5 Pillars Of Islam
Over a million Muslims from across the world will arrive in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia this week and head to the Kaaba - the 'House of Allah' - to fulfill a crucial part of their pilgrimage - the Hajj, considered essential in Islam.
Qurbani Meaning: Why Muslims Sacrifice a Ram, Not a Chicken, During Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important festivals in Islam. In 2025, it will be observed beginning on June 6th, 2025. Muslims across the globe commemorate this day with congregational prayers, acts of devotion, and most notably, the sacrifice of animals, especially rams. But why do muslims sacrifice rams on this occasion? The Historical Origin The tradition of sacrificing a ram during Eid-ul-Adha dates bac…
Eid al-Adha: Lucknow Imam urges Muslims to sacrifice animals privately, not share videos on social media
Eid-ul-Adha or Eid al-Adha or BariEid is one of the two major Muslim festivals. This year Eid al-Adha falls on June 7 in India and on June 6 in Saudi Arabia and other gulf nations.
Performing Hajj was a 'turning point' in Faraz's life, now he helps Australians make the holy journey - Overpasses For America
Key Points Sydney-based Faraz Nomani is about to attend his third Hajj, also facilitating the pilgrimage of a group of 50 others. The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a life goal of the world’s estimated 2.05 billion Muslims. Pilgrims face searing heat and long walks as part of completing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. It is understood between 3,000 and 4,000 pilgrims will travel to Hajj from Australia. Faraz Nomani was 28 when he emb…
What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid'l Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims
Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. **media[16140]**They fulfill a religious obligation, immersing themselves in what can be a spiritual experience of a lifetime for them and a chance to seek God's forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.Here's a look at the pilgrimage and its significance to Muslims.WHAT IS…
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