Introduction

What exactly is it that goes on in Mecca? As a non muslim looking on it appears to be an event, or more correctly a pilgrimage, a worship en masse, bigger then any other in the world. And it happens every year.
Well the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj just announced that Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca (or Makkah), will start on November 14th. The Ministry of Hajj have a very detailed website for all the procedures taking place.
“Hajj” means literally “to set out for a place”. For a Muslim, that place is the Holy City of Mecca.

We have put together pictures in chronological order, starting on day 1 through day 6 on what exactly goes on and why.

[49 Pictures]

Hajj: Day 1, Miqats: The pilgrims enters at one of the five Miqats (entry points). They put on the Ihram garnet and express their intention to perform Hajj.
In Mecca, they perform the welcome Tawaf (circle the Kaaba seven times) and Sa’y (passing seven times between the hillocks of Safa and Marwah) before they go to Mina.
In Mina they perform five prayers starting with noon prayer ending with dawn on the day of Arafat.

Hajj: Day 2 Arafat: When the pilgrims reach Arafat they devote as much time as possible for prayer. When sun sets they leave Arafat for Muzdalifah.
In Muzdalifah they stay nuder the open sky with evening prayer and stay over night. They collect small pebbles for the “stoning” ceremony (ramy), At dawn they pray and then, before sun has risen they set off for Mina.

Hajj: Day 3, Mina: Pilgrims perform the stoning of the devil, then proceed to Masjid al Haram in Mecca to perform Tawaf al-ifadha.
In Mecca the Tawaf is performed (the Kaaba is circled seven times followed by prayer. Then they again perform Sa’y between Safa and Marwah.
The Pilgrims then drink from the well of Zamzam before they return to Mina.

Hajj: Day 4-5-6: The Pilgrims stay in Mina for two or three days. At Mina they again stone the three pillars in set order. Some return to Masjid al Haram to perform a farewell Tawaf.

28 Responses to Hajj, Pilgrimage to Mecca when Millions Worship in Unison [49 Pics]

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   BeckyMinx November 8, 2010 at 4:05 am #

   Absolutely stunning photography and an excellent compilation.

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     tom slendebroek January 3, 2011 at 12:08 pm #

     These a wonderfull photos of a blessed event, Thank you.

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   Lucie November 8, 2010 at 4:54 pm #

   This is such a great photo montage to explain Hajj! Thank you.

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   Maurice November 8, 2010 at 7:40 pm #

   thats beautiful – the KFC pic cracked me up

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   Daniel Paul November 8, 2010 at 9:50 pm #

   Great work mate. This really shows the unity and sincerity of Muslims among the world.

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   aghaali November 9, 2010 at 1:30 am #

   great and loving view today i m so happy i m sit at home and see every thing about Hijj

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   Steven November 10, 2010 at 8:07 am #

   The scale of that event is phenomenal! Amazing photo spread, well done.

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   Abdu November 11, 2010 at 1:20 pm #

   G Great Job! thank you very much, I ask Allah to accept from those who are furtunate to make it to Hajj and make it possibe for those willing to do it some time in the future.
   Performing Hajj is a wonderful expeirance in once life.

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   Jodi November 23, 2010 at 7:14 am #

   I had only read about the Hajj, until now. Great pics not only of the infamous Kaaba, but of other intricate details only someone who’s been there would see. Thanks!

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   Hazique December 24, 2010 at 2:03 am #

   This is such a great compilation of hajj photos I have ever seen. The pics tell the story of the haj from the eye of a pilgrimage. It inspires me to perform Hajj eagerly and hopefully Allah will granted it soon. Subhanallah.

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     HUSAIN March 29, 2011 at 1:25 am #

     I stunned to see the these images,Let Allah Bless this person for his great effort of contribution this work.
     Islam Prevails:

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    tom slendebroek January 3, 2011 at 12:14 pm #

    Thank you to the Saudis . It is a chalange for them they host this event every every year. The safety and health of every one is paramount. It was so sad when the event was mared by violence by gun men years ago!

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    Yahya Ashfak January 15, 2011 at 3:08 am #

    Amazing photo i like it so much .jazakallah

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    Ray January 15, 2011 at 2:59 pm #

    The way the pictures depict the coming together of people of all nations, races, types and ages, all dressed in the same clothing, displays a sense of unity that is quite beautiful and utterly remarkable.

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    mohammad January 16, 2011 at 9:35 pm #

    thank you very much for brodcasting these pictures they are from holy places of the allah ,introduced to us by the prophet mohammad

    they are part of our religein manasek and they are for our training to get more human beings nature and be closer to the allah ,

    they show the people should be together especially muslims as one comunity . , it shows you would get back to allah by only one dress tow or 3parts with the bare hands so be careful what you are doing , will remain in your file and may hung on your neck r given to your right hand , or given to your left hand or mey be given to you from the behind . , , enjoy the manasek pilgrimage to macca it is really pra
    ying of the god as he asked us to do so

    , thanks for providing these pictures to us i enjoyed ask god to blessing for you in my prayer ,

    mohammad

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    Abdul Hakeem January 17, 2011 at 10:17 am #

    Very nice work.
    Thanks alot.

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    Rizwan January 18, 2011 at 5:38 pm #

    Awesome Pictures! Brought back memories from Umrah two years ago.

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    Khawaja Arshad January 28, 2011 at 2:46 am #

    Excellent photographs.Covered the HAJJ, very nicely.It reminds me of my own HAJJ trip of 2001, when my wife was with me as well. We will always cherish the experience. It is nothing less than a miracle that about 2.5 to 3 million muslims from all over the world gather and follow the sequence of HAJJ in an extremely organised way.Keep up the good work of covering such holy events, JAZAKAMULLAH KHAIRAN

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    Sajjad Bhagat January 30, 2011 at 4:23 am #

    Wonderful pictures. I am at h0me but I am feeling that I am there. By this pictures we come to know that how Hajj is performed. Nice-Good One

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    Azhar February 1, 2011 at 6:07 am #

    Great Job. May Allah Bless the team who have uploaded such wonderful portrayal of this annual activity of Muslims from around the world. Unity of faith and purpose is the hallmark of Hajj.

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    QAISAR RASHID SHEIKH February 2, 2011 at 4:42 am #

    I wish the Musilm Umma shows same unity in day to day life(Ameen).

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    Yahya Siddiqui February 4, 2011 at 12:21 pm #

    Subhan Allah! (Praise be to Allah), this is one event that shows what Islam really is! Peace, unity and universal brotherhood!!! No voilence, no fights, no status differences and no worldly differences. This is not for Hajj alone. Islam seeks these uniformities and peace in entire lives of human being. May Allah Almighty bring peace to muslim brotherhood and guide us all to come back on the correct path taught by Muhammad (peace be upon him).
    For non muslim brothers and sisters, I want to submit only one thing! Islam is NOT for muslims, but for entire humanity. The universal brotherhood of Islam is increasing at an exponential level, not because we Muslims are contributing, but because the true colors of Islam are the colors of life. 10 years back, total numbers of pilgrims at Mecca for Hajj was around 1.8 million. In 2009 (year in which these pics were taken) this number rose to 44.5 million!!!
    Come to the true brotherhood of Islam! Come back to Allah!

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    Muhammad Javaid-ul-Hussan February 8, 2011 at 7:13 pm #

    AOA, to all my muslim brothers and sisters. Its a great occassion, disciplined, calm and quite, everybody is bussy in his own forgiveness by way of weeping, crying and requesting for himself and his dear ones. This is called unity. I pray to Almighty Allah that He keeps us unite in our daily matters and give us the courage of acceptance and trust on each other. If we show the same unity other than the Hajj days, we are the great nation(Muslims). I request all muslims to Please pray for Muslims Unity, that Almighty Allah bring Peace, Unity, Brotherhood and give us courage and strength to take ourselves to the right track,( we are de-tracked). And give us taufiq to follow the teachings of our Beloved Prophit , MUHAMMAD, (peace be upon him). Aameen, Ya RabbulAlameen.

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    Amir June 27, 2011 at 12:29 am #

    Really i wanna come as many times for HAJJ (INSHALLAH)

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    Imran Anis June 29, 2011 at 9:44 pm #

    Great Pictures, Allah Bless him who save this wonderful Pictures of the World’s greatest event “HAJJ” . and I also thanks to KSA Government who manages very well in every every year.

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    Ashfaq September 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm #

    Salam. Excellent work of compilation. I am going this year 2011 with my aged mother insha allah. pls pray for me. I will do remember you through this photoes when i see this places lively insha allah

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    Kasim March 10, 2013 at 7:03 am #

    Salam….. Very good pics & information…. i cant forget my Hajj days….. when i see the pics i m crying…. awesome place… awesome experience of hajj….. allah bless us again & again to perform hajj & umarah…….

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