When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
Summary
Nearly 2 million Muslims will take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca starting on May 25, 2026. The Hajj is a religious journey that Muslims must do once in their lifetime if they are able, and it includes specific rituals performed over five days.Key Facts
- Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able.
- The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th (or 13th) of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar.
- In 2026, Hajj will begin on May 25, but many pilgrims arrive early to prepare.
- The Islamic calendar follows the moon, so the date moves about 10 to 12 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
- Pilgrims enter a state called ihram, wearing simple clothing to symbolize equality and humility.
- They circle the Kaaba, the sacred cubic building in Mecca, seven times in a counterclockwise direction.
- Pilgrims also perform sa’i, walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa.
- The pilgrimage allows Muslims to seek forgiveness, purify their souls, and show their submission to God.
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