Kaaba in the Grand Mosque Click to view high resolution version

Kaaba in the Grand Mosque

Hajj al-Tamattu'

Hajj al-Tamattu' involves performing Umrah and then Hajj, with one Ihram for each.

This form of Hajj is considered the best of three forms of Hajj. It is the one that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) urged his followers to perform and is the one adopted by most pilgrims from overseas.

For a full description, click Stages of Hajj al-Tamattu'

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