Explanation

Hajj 2026 corresponds to the Islamic Hijri year 1447 AH. 

Hajj begins (8 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH): Expected around Monday, May 25, 2026.

Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH): Expected around Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH): Expected around Wednesday, May 27, 2026. 

Explanation

Qurbani, also known as Hady, is mandatory for pilgrims performing Hajj al-Tamattu and Hajj al-Qiran.

It is recommended for those performing Hajj al-Ifrad

Explanation

Qurbani means sacrifice.

Qurbani during hajj is performed at Mina

Qurbani marks the completion of Hajj

The act of Qurbani is carried out between the 10th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah

following on from the pilgrimage of Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha prayers

They represent Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) and Ismail's loyalty to their religion 

Explanation

Meeqat are the principal boundary points of the area within which Muslim pilgrims on the Hajj must be in the state of ihrām 

Meeqat is an Arabic term denoting a 'stated place'

Pilgrims are obligated to wear Ihram and recite Talbiyah when crossing the station of Miqat.

The stations are:

• Dhul Hulayfah,
• Al-Juhfah,
• Qarn al-Manazil,
• Dhat Irq 
• Yalamlam.

Explanation

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The passport is handed over to the representative of the Maktab upon arrival at Jeddah airport for identification and administrative purposes.

Explanation

It is a farewell Tawaf and is performed as a final ritual of Hajj when a pilgrim leaves Makkah.

It is wajib.

To perform Tawaf Al-Wada, Muslims are directed to circumambulate the Holy Kaaba seven times and pray two Rakats (only if one wants to, as it is not mandatory).

Explanation

To enter Riyazul Jannah, you must book a slot on the Nusuk app, which is the official Saudi Arabian app for managing Hajj and Umrah permits

Explanation

The Hateem, also known as Hijr Ismail

Shape: Semi-circular

Location: Opposite the northwest wall of the Kaaba

Significance: Considered part of the Kaaba's original structure pilgrims do not walk within the space between the Hateem and the Kaaba during Tawa