Zaad e Rah | زاد راہ

Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is obligatory for every Muslim who is physically, mentally, and financially capable of performing it at least once in their lifetime.

Hajj is performed during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah, from the 8th to the 13th of the month. It is a journey of worship, sacrifice, and spiritual purification, symbolizing a believer’s devotion, humility, and submission to Allah.

During Hajj, pilgrims perform a series of sacred rituals, including:

• Ihram – entering a state of purity

• Tawaf – circling the Kaaba

• Sa’i – walking between Safa and Marwah

• Arafat – standing in prayer at the plain of Arafat, the heart of Hajj

• Muzdalifah – gathering pebbles

• Rami al-Jamarat – symbolic stoning of Satan

• Qurbani – sacrificial offering

• Tawaf al-Wida – farewell circumambulation

Hajj unites Muslims from all over the world, regardless of nationality, language, or social status, reminding them of equality, brotherhood, and the Day of Judgment. It is a transformative experience that renews faith, cleanses sins, and strengthens one’s connection to Allah.