What are the rituals? Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions.

Hajj takes place from Aug. 19 to Aug. 24 this year. But what are the steps of Hajj and why is it significant? Here is what you should know. When does Hajj occur?

The Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

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Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam.

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.

What makes the journey so important is that it replicates the steps of the Prophet Muhammad from over 1,400 years ago. The Hajj journey takes in several locations around Mecca and lasts five days.

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

The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world returns to full capacity following years of coronavirus restriction.

Here is a breakdown of each ritual and its significance: Entering the state of ‘ihram’ Pilgrims begin Hajj by entering ‘ihram’, a state of physical and spiritual purity.

Millions of Muslims undertake pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah, entering a sacred state called Ihram. This state requires purity and adherence to specific rules.