THE STEPS OF HAJJ AT A GLANCE -

Hajj takes place each year between the 8th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah. Muslims use the lunar calendar, so the corresponding Gregorian date will vary year to year. This year, in 2025, Hajj is going to take place between June 6 to the June 10 in the Gregorian Calendar (Subject to appearance of moon)

Preparation and intention (for Umrah)

Enter state of Ihram

Tawaf (encircling around the Holy Kaba for seven times)

Sayee at Safa and Marwa

Clip/Shave Hair (Umrah ends)

Resting and Praying

Intention for Hajj and enter state of Ihram

Arrive at Mina (8 Dhul Hijjah)

Day of 'Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah)

Night stay at Muzdalifah (under the open sky)

Rami at Big Jamarah (stoning; 10 Dhul Hijjah)

Hady (Sacrifice animals; 10 Dhul Hijjah)

Shaving of the Head (10 Dhul Hijjah)

Tawaf al-Ifadha (any day between 10-12 Dhul Hijjah)

Saai' (any day between 10-12 Dhul Hijjah)

Spend night at Mina (10-11 Dhul Hijjah)

Rami at big, medium and small Jamarah (11 and 12 Dhul Hijjah)

Tawaf al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf; before return to home country)