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Recommended Leave Dates:

From 20 May to 10 June 2026
(subject to adjustment according to the lunar calendar)

What is Hajj?
During this extraordinary journey to the holy cities of Mecca and Madinah, you will have the opportunity to visit the most important sites in Islamic history and immerse yourself in a profound spiritual experience.

Mecca: Following the footsteps of the sacred
Hajj is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is obligatory at least once in a lifetime for every Muslim who has the physical and financial means.

How does Hajj take place?
Hajj occurs on specific dates: from 8 to 13 Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.

The main rituals are:

1. Iḥrām – The intention to perform Hajj, wearing simple white garments (for men) and modest clothing (for women), along with observing certain restrictions.

2. Tawaf – Seven circumambulations around the Kaaba.

3. Sa’i – Walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa.

4. Mina – Staying in Mina on 8 Dhul-Hijjah.

5. Arafat – The most important day (9 Dhul-Hijjah), dedicated to prayer in the plain of Arafat.

6. Muzdalifah – Overnight under the stars and collection of pebbles.

7. Rami al-Jamarat – Stoning the symbolic pillars of Satan.

8. Animal sacrifice (Hady) – In memory of the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).

9. Tawaf al-Ifadah – The final circumambulation around the Kaaba.

10. Sa’i – Walking between Safa and Marwa after Tawaf al-Ifadah.

11. Tawaf al-Wada’ – Farewell circumambulation of the Kaaba before leaving Mecca (mandatory for the Hajj).

Duration of the pilgrimage:
The main Hajj lasts 5 to 6 days, but travel packages generally extend over 13 to 20 days for logistical and spiritual reasons.