Tents for Muslim pilgrims in Mina near Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Tents for Muslim pilgrims in Mina near Mecca, Saudi Arabia
On 9th Day of Islamic month of Zilhajj-al-Haraam 1432=15 Nov.2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Hajj 2010- Holy Yearly Pilgrimage for Muslims from all over the World

Islamic month of Zilhajj-al-Haraam marks the start of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency said that a record number of Muslims are expected to make the Hajj every year - over 3.4 million anticipated over the five days of the pilgrimage. One of the pillars of Islamic faith, the Hajj must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by any Muslim who has the ability to do so. Pilgrims perform a series of rituals including walking around the Kaaba, standing vigil on Mount Arafat and a ritual Stoning of the Devil. At the end of the Hajj, on 10th Day of Zilhajj, the three day festival of Eid al-Adha begins around the world.

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