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Important

Once in Ihram, all Ihram restrictions apply.

Step 2: Arrival in Makkah (For Tamattu’ & Qiran)

After setting the intentions and entering into the state of Ihram, pilgrims then arrive in Makkah.

For Hajj al-Tamattu’

• Pilgrims perform Umrah first:
  1. Tawaf of the Kaaba
  2. Sa’i between Safa and Marwah
  3. Hair cutting (men/women)
• Exit Ihram and wait until 8th Dhul Hijjah

For Hajj al-Qiran & Ifrad

• Perform Tawaf al-Qudum (arrival Tawaf)
• Remain in Ihram until Hajj is completed

Step 3: 8th Dhul Hijjah – Day of Tarwiyah (Mina)

On the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims begin the official Hajj rituals. Day of Tarwiyah marks the first day of the Hajj pilgrimage, where pilgrims travel from Makkah to Mina to prepare for the Day of Arafah.

What to Do

Assume Ihram again (Tamattu’ pilgrims)
Travel to Mina
Perform:

• Dhuhr
• Asr
• Maghrib
• Isha
• Fajr

Pilgrims spend the night in Mina in reflection, prayer, and spiritual preparation.

Step 4: 9th Dhul Hijjah – Day of Arafah

The Day of Arafah is the most important day during the Hajj pilgrimage. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “The Hajj is Arafah.” It is also a rehearsal for the Day of Judgement, where every believer will stand before Allah (SWT), seeking His forgiveness and mercy.

What to Do

• Travel from Mina to Arafah
• Perform Dhuhr and Asr (combined, shortened)
• Spend the afternoon making dua, dhikr, and repentance.

Missing Arafah means Hajj is invalid.

Step 5: Night in Muzdalifah

After sunset, pilgrims leave Arafah for Muzdalifah.

What to Do

• Perform Maghrib and Isha together
• Collect pebbles for stoning (49-70 stones)
• Sleep under the open sky

This night symbolizes humility and equality before Allah.

Step 6: 10th Dhul Hijjah- Day Of Eid

This day involves four major acts, performed in order (with flexibility).

1. Rami (Stoning the Jamarat)

• Stone Jamrat al-Aqabah with 7 pebbles

2. Sacrifice (Hady)

• Mandatory for Tamattu’ and Qiran pilgrims
• Represents the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)

3. Shaving or Cutting Hair

• Men: shaving preferred
• Women: trim a fingertip length
• Partial exit from Ihram (Tahalul)

4. Tawaf al-Ifadah

• Perform Tawaf in Masjid al-Haram
• Perform Sa’i (if required)
• After this, most Ihram restrictions are lifted.

Step 7: 11th–12th Dhul Hijjah – Days of Tashreeq (Mina)

Pilgrims return to Mina for two or three days.

What to Do Each Day

• Stone all three Jamarat:
  1. Jamrat al-Sughra
  2. Jamrat al-Wusta
  3. Jamrat al-Aqabah
     (7 pebbles each)

Pilgrims may leave Mina after the 12th or stay until the 13th.

Step 8: Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wada’)

Before leaving Makkah, pilgrims must perform a farewell Tawaf.

Important Notes

• Obligatory for all pilgrims except menstruating women
• No Sa’i after this Tawaf
• Marks the completion of Hajj

Completion of Hajj

After Tawaf al-Wada’, pilgrims exit Makkah with hearts transformed, sins forgiven, and a renewed commitment to faith.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit indecency or sin returns like the day his mother gave birth to him.” (Bukhari & Muslim)