MILLIONS of Muslims have gathered in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Believers from every corner of the globe have made the trip to Saudi Arabia. More than two million are expected to arrive … ...

Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they can. The British Museum's major exhibition charts the history of this personal journey.

Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions. For instance, men are not to wear regular sewn or stitched clothes that encircle the body, such as shirts, during ihram.

Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week's Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, as one of the world's largest religious gatherings returns to full capacity ...

Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions. For instance, men are not to wear regular sewn or stitched clothes that encircle the body, such as shirts, during ihram.

Pilgrims make the intention to perform Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions. For instance, ...

During Hajj, Muslim men wear a special outfit called the Ihram. It is made up of two plain white cloths. One part is wrapped around the waist (izar) and the other over the shoulder (rida).

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RITUALS THAT PILGRIMS PERFORM? Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and ...

Because Hajj brings unity to the Muslim community, rich and poor, all pilgrims must dress simply without any stitching on the garments. Though Ihram is simple, it must be followed and adhered to.

Entering the state of ‘ihram’ Pilgrims begin Hajj by entering ‘ihram’, a state of physical and spiritual purity. This involves wearing specific clothing – two white, ...

For pilgrims, performing the Hajj fulfills a religious obligation and is also a deeply spiritual experience. ... Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” ...