Explanation

•  The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony introduced the Pak Hajj App for Hajj 2026.
• The app is designed to provide Pakistani pilgrims with important Hajj information and facilitation services.
• It supports pilgrims during different stages of their Hajj journey.

Last verified on 29-08-2026

Explanation

• The Pak Hajj App is used to provide important Hajj-related information and services to Pakistani pilgrims.
• It helps pilgrims access guidance and operational information during Hajj.
• The app supports better communication and facilitation of Hujjaj.

Last verified on 29-08-2026

Explanation

• Pilgrims traditionally collect pebbles (Rami stones) at Muzdalifah for the stoning of the Jamarat.
• They collect these pebbles after leaving Arafat on the 9th of Zil-Hajj.
• The pebbles are used for Ramy-e-Jamarat in Mina.
• This ritual commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) rejection of Satan.

Last verified on 28-08-2026

Explanation

• Yawm-e-Tarwiyah is the 8th of Dhul Hijjah. 
• It is the first day of Hajj.

Additional information:

• 9th Dhul Hijjah: Day of Arafat (Wuquf-e-Arafat)
• 10th Dhul Hijjah: Eid-ul-Adha (Yawm-un-Nahr)
• 11th Dhul Hijjah: First day of Ayyam al-Tashreeq
• 12th–13th Dhul Hijjah: Remaining days of Ayyam al-Tashreeq

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Explanation

• Sayee is the act of walking or running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa in Makkah.
• It is a required ritual in Hajj and Umrah.

Additional information:

• Location: Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
• Performed after: Tawaf (circumambulation of Kaaba)
• Next ritual after Sayee: Hujjaj go to Mina
• Symbolism: Hajar’s search for water for her son, Prophet Ismael (PBUH)

Last verified on 15-03-2026