Hajj: Is a sacred pilgrimage that is required

Hajj is a sacred pilgrimage that is required of every Muslim at least once in their lifetime – it is one of the five pillars of Islam. Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world travel to and perform Hajj in Makkah, modern day Saudi Arabia. This year, Hajj is is expected to take place between 4th June to the 9th June 2025 in the Gregorian Calendar, depending on the sighting of the moon. It takes place during the same time each year, in the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah – the ... PREFACE The Haj Committee of India (hereinafter referred to as HCoI), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, constituted under the Haj Committee Act, 2002 (Act No. 35 of 2002), issues these guidelines for Indian citizens intending to apply for Haj–2026 (1447 Hijri). Applicants are strongly advised to read these guidelines thoroughly before submitting their online Haj Application Form (HAF) via the official website www.hajcommittee.gov.in or through ... Ministry of Minority Affairs is the nodal ministry to conduct Haj pilgrimage in India. Haj pilgrimage for the Indian Pilgrims is conducted either through Haj Committee of India… Read more Hajj (/ hɑːdʒ /; [1] Arabic: حَجّ, romanized: Ḥajj; also spelled Hadj or Haj) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, [2] the holiest city for Muslims. 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] In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a ...