Performing these holy rituals correctly is essential. Read our simplified step-by-step guides for both journeys below.
Before arriving at the Miqat boundary, purify your body, wear the white Ihram sheets, perform two Rakaats of prayer, and declare your Niyyah (intention) followed by reciting the Talbiyah continuously.
Circumambulate the Holy Kaaba seven times counter-clockwise, starting and ending at the Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone). Recite prayers and supplications during each circuit, then perform two Rakaats at Maqam Ibrahim.
Walk seven times back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa. Reflect on the dedication of Hagar (AS) and maintain prayers throughout.
To formally exit the sacred state of Ihram, men should shave their heads (Halq) or trim their hair evenly (Taqseer). Women cut a small portion (fingertip-length) from the ends of their hair.
Enter the state of Ihram and proceed to the tent city of Mina. Perform Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr prayers inside Mina.
Proceed to Arafat after sunrise. Spend the afternoon in Duas (Wuquf) until sunset. Then travel to Muzdalifah to stay overnight under the sky, collecting small stones.
Stone the largest pillar (Jamarat al-Aqabah) in Mina. Perform animal sacrifice, shave/cut hair, exit Ihram, and travel to Mecca to perform Tawaf al-Ifadah.
Spend nights in Mina and perform stoning of all three pillars (Jamarat) during the afternoon. Perform the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wadaa) before departing Mecca.
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