Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam — a sacred journey to the House of Allah in Makkah. It is obligatory (Farz) for every adult Muslim who possesses the physical strength and financial means to undertake the journey while providing for their family during their absence. Importantly, a Muslim is required to perform Hajj once in a lifetime if all conditions are fulfilled.
Hajj is performed from the 8th to the 12th (or 13th) of Zul-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. The pilgrimage includes: