Published
October 7, 2011
Author
M
MiMuslims
The Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam
An educational overview of Hajj — the fifth pillar of Islam and the largest pilgrimage in the world.
Educational post about the Hajj pilgrimage — the 5th pillar of Islam and the largest pilgrimage in the world. Occurs on the 8th-12th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Key rituals include Tawaf (circumambulating the Kaaba), Sa'i (walking between Safa and Marwa), standing at Arafat, the symbolic stoning of the Devil, animal sacrifice, and celebrating Eid al-Adha. The pilgrimage traces its roots to Prophet Ibrahim (AS).