Hajj guide: days and rites

Hajj takes place from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. This page lists the main rites in order, in plain words.

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8th Dhul Hijjah: Tarwiyah

Enter ihram with the intention for Hajj and go to Mina. Pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Fajr there, shortening the four rakat prayers without combining them.

9th: Day of Arafat

After sunrise, go to Arafat. Pray Dhuhr and Asr together, shortened, and spend the afternoon in dua until sunset. Standing at Arafat is the heart of Hajj.

Night of the 9th: Muzdalifah

After sunset, move to Muzdalifah. Pray Maghrib and Isha together, rest, pray Fajr and make dua. Collect small pebbles for the Jamarat.

10th: Eid day

• Throw seven pebbles at Jamrat al Aqabah.
• Offer the sacrifice, usually arranged by your group or through an authorised service.
• Shave or trim your hair.
• Perform Tawaf al Ifadah and Sai in Makkah. This can also be done on the following days.

11th and 12th: Days of Tashreeq

Stay in Mina. After midday, throw seven pebbles at each of the three Jamarat in order: small, middle, large. Those who leave early may go on the 12th before sunset.

13th: Optional third day

Those who stay throw the Jamarat once more.

Before you leave Makkah

Perform the Farewell Tawaf.

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