The Rituals & Stages of the Hajj

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Here in this section we describe the Three Ways of Performing Hajj and then give an account of the rituals and stages for each way of performing Hajj. You can also see a summary of the stages of the Hajj by clicking on the "Hajj, Day by Day" button on the top menu bar. We also provide the text, in English, of Prayers during Hajj commonly used at the different stages of the Hajj

• Map of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Outline Map of the Holy City of Makkah

• Layout of Al-Masjid Al-Haram

The following link may also prove useful:

• Map of Holy City of Makkah

• Three Ways of Performing Hajj
• Notes on different types of Tawaf

See Also:

• Preparation for Hajj (Purification)
• How modern technology has been employed to facilitate the Hajj
• Umrah in relation to Hajj

Main reference point:

• Hajj Today

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