According to Islamic tradition, the hajj dates from thousands of years earlier, from when Abraham, upon God's command, built the Kaaba (the "house of God"). This cubic building is considered the most holy site in Islam and the rituals of the hajj include walking repeatedly around it (circumambulation).

Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for capable Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home. [3][4][5]

2014年10月5日 · Catch a glimpse of how it was like to perform Hajj in 1953. Though this was only just over 60 years ago, a lot has changed mainly due to the increase in the number of pilgrims going to perform Hajj.

Experience the sights and sounds of a Hajj pilgrimage from the past, as you immerse yourself in the stunning visuals of this old video. See the intricate architecture of the holy Kaaba, the...

2025年2月15日 · hajj, in Islam, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which every adult Muslim must make at least once in his or her lifetime. The hajj is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the Five Pillars of Islam.

2013年11月19日 · The hadj, or sacred journey, is the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are enjoined to make once in their lifetimes. One of the world’s oldest religious rites, the hadj has continued without...

Hajji (Arabic: الحجّي; sometimes spelled Hajjeh, Hadji, Haji, Alhaji, Al-Hadj, Al-Haj or El-Hajj) is an honorific title which is given to a Muslim person who has successfully completed the Hajj to Mecca. Hajji is derived from the Arabic ḥājj (حجّ), which is the active participle of the verb ḥajja ('to make the pilgrimage'; حَجَّ).

2024年6月12日 · Born in 1894, Surhuda has become the oldest Hajj pilgrim ever, making her story a beacon of faith, resilience, and devotion. Surhuda Stiti's journey to Mecca is not just a testament to her...

2024年6月13日 · Sarahouda Stiti, a 130-year-old woman from Algeria, is the world's oldest Hajj pilgrim. She was warmly received in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. Saudi Airlines honored...

2024年1月24日 · Découvrez l’histoire du Hadj, ses origines remontant au prophète Ibrahim, et l’évolution de ce rituel sacré à travers les siècles. Le Hadj, cinquième pilier de l’Islam, est bien plus qu’une simple obligation religieuse. C’est une tradition ancestrale profondément enracinée dans l’histoire de l’humanité et de la foi islamique.