The average Hajj duration is five to six days. It starts from 8 Dhul Hijjah and ends at 12 Dhul Hijjah.

8th Dhul Hijjah (Yawm al-Arafah)

On this day the hajji headed towards Mina from Makkah, which is 5 miles from Makkah. Pilgrims should recite duas, participate in worship and prepare for the Day of Arafat.

9 Dhul Hijjah

Arafat is the day of pleading His mercy, occurring on 9 Dhul Hijjah, and after that, Hajjis stay at Muzdalifah. Pilgrims collect 70 pebbles for throwing at the devil.

10 Dhul Hijjah (Yawm an-Nahr)

On the Day of Jamarat, people threw 7 stones at the biggest pillar of the devil. The same day, Hajjis offer the Eid al-Adha prayer and sacrifice an animal.

11 Dhul Hijjah

Hajji performs tawaf ul ifadah and returns to perform stoning (21 pebbles on three pillars) at Jamarat.

12 Dhul Hijjah

Hajji performs tawaf ul wida after the stoning (21 pebbles) for the last time.

FAQs

When does Hajj start?

Hajj starts on the 8th of Dul Hijjah.

Can Hajj be completed in 5 days?

Yes, Hajj can be completed in 5 days.