Religious Observances & Practices
Hajj
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="hajj"></holidayfyi-glossary>The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, required of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to undertake it at least once in their lifetime. Hajj takes place during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah and culminates in Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. It is the largest annual gathering of people in the world, drawing over two million pilgrims each year.