Hajj & Umrah
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Hajj & Umrah

Rituals Guide

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Entering Ihram & Traveling to Mina (Day 8)

Makkah / Mina · 8th of Dhul-Hijjah (Morning)
  • Enter state of Ihram from your accommodation in Makkah, clip nails, perform ghusl, wear Ihram garments.
  • Make intention for Hajj: 'Labbayka Allahumma Hajjan' and begin reciting the Talbiyah frequently.
  • Head to Mina and remain there; pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr of Day 9, shortening 4-rak'ah prayers to 2 without combining.
  • Spend the night in Mina resting and engaging in dhikr and supplication.
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لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ حَجًّا

Labbayka Allāhumma ḥajjan

"Here I am, O Allah, answering Your call with Hajj."

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Standing at Arafat (Day 9 - The Core Pillar)

Plains of Arafat · 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (After Sunrise until Sunset)
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Overnight at Muzdalifah (Night of Day 9)

Muzdalifah Plain · Evening of 9th Dhul-Hijjah to Dawn of 10th
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Day of Nahr: Stoning Jamarat, Sacrifice & Shaving (Day 10)

Mina & Masjid al-Haram · 10th of Dhul-Hijjah (Morning onwards)
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Days of Tashreeq in Mina & Farewell Tawaf (Days 11-13)

Mina & Kaaba · 11th to 13th of Dhul-Hijjah