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.” ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date. Here's when it begins.

Before carrying out the rites of hajj, Muslims must enter the sacred state of "Ihram." For men, this means dressing in white seamless draping garments, while women wear long, loose-fitting ...

Before carrying out the rites of hajj, Muslims must enter the sacred state of "Ihram." For men, this means dressing in white seamless draping garments, while women wear long, loose-fitting ...

The Hajj occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year. This year, the Hajj will start on June 4.

The Hajj unites Muslims of diverse races, ... 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 occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year. This year, the Hajj will start on June 4.