Muslims all over the world come
together in a pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia every year. To celebrate the
Hajj, all Muslims from different races, rich or poor and physically fit are
expected and obliged to be present in this holy period. The day and particular date is celebrated
based on the Islamic calendar. During this period millions of people all over
the world gather together which is health threat that is the major problem the Saudi
health authority is facing. Before entering Mecca cleansing and wearing
simple clothes are required to show respect to God and fairness for everybody. People
walk 7 times in the Ka’aba, the black cube in Mecca and walk through the hills
of Safah and Marwah and to the plain of Arafath wHere the last sermon of Mohamed
was held. The same evening people go camping at Muzdalifah. Meanwhile, back in
Minah they throw stones at the pillars where they believe Satan tempted Abraham,
however some people don’t believe in this belief, then sheep are slaughtered as part
of the pilgrimage and given to the less fortunate afterwards. Before the final
ritual they return to Minah to pray for 3 days. Before ending the final ritual,
the people gather together around the Ka’aba and do the Tawaf.
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