One of Islam's five pillars is the Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is possible to complete this "lesser pilgrimage" at any time of year, hence the name. It entails a number of activities carried out in and around Mecca, including as the tawaf (circumambulation) of the Kaaba, the sai (ru ...
Every Muslim has a duty to go on the Hajj pilgrimage if he or she is able to do so financially, physically, and mentally. Even though this is a religious duty for all Muslims, only a few are lucky enough (if Allah wills it) to get to visit the House of Allah, which is the Masjid-Al-Haram in Makkah. ...