News: Hajj pilgrimmage

Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world make the journey to Mecca, dressed in the same simple white clothing to represent human equality, for the annual pilgrimage (or Hajj). Hajj is considered one of the five "pillars" of Islam. Muslims are required to make the pilgrimage once in a lifetime, if they are physically and financially able to make the journey to Mecca.

Dhul-Hijjah (the Month of Hajj) is the 12th month of the Islamic lunar year. It is during this month that the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Hajj, takes place. The actual pilgrimage rites take place on the 8th to 12th days of the month.