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As Muslims from around the world prepare to embark on their journey to perform Hajj, the story of Prophet Abraham (AS) becomes a timely reminder for us all. With the Prophet Abraham’s (AS) saga closely associated with the rites and rituals of Hajj, exploring his life allows pilgrims and non-pilgrims to better understand the significance […]
On Sunday evening, the crescent for the new month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted, leading to the announcement of dates for Hajj and Eid Al-Adha The 1st of Dhul Hijjah is Monday 19th June 2023. This means that the day of ‘Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) is Tuesday 27th of June and Eid Al Adha (10th […]
I’m sure we can agree that many of us grew up with a lack of exceptional resources about Hajj for kids. But things have changed and with many creatives focusing on this void, we now have a range of illustrated books about Hajj for the little ones. In preparing for Hajj in 2023, let us […]
The common recommendation is to start packing as early as possible. Hajj is a BIG deal as it’s a journey that requires one to be prepared not only when it comes to logistics but also with things like knowledge, understanding and spiritual preparation. We’ve done the research for you and have listed below everything you […]
Dhul Hijjah, also known as the month of Hajj is once again fast approaching. Millions of Muslims from around the world are preparing, or have already prepared, for their incredible journey to the most spectacular place on earth. The spiritual journey of Hajj is a fascinating endeavour. On the one hand, Islam emphatically focuses on […]
It is estimated that approximately one million pilgrims will be arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj this week. Flocking to the blessed cities of Makkah and Madinah from all corners of the world, this will be the first time such numbers will be arriving for Hajj since the breakout of the covid pandemic in 2020. […]
