Hajj is the fard and most spiritual worship for Muslims. It is the journey to the holy city of Makkah. It is the fifth pillar of Islam, or an obligatory act for those who are financially stable. It is performed in the month of Dhul Hijjah on 9 and 10 Dhul Hijjah. An Islamic travel agency provides you with affordable Hajj packages in 2026.

Types of Hajj:

Hajj al-tamattu

In which pilgrims make an intention only for Umrah after completing the Umrah. They again enter the state of Ihram for Hajj.

Hajj al-Qirans

In which pilgrims make an intention for both Hajj and Umrah.

Hajj al-Ifrad

In which to make an intention for Hajj only.

How to perform Hajj day-wise?

8 Dul Hijjah

After that, pilgrims go towards Mina (5.5 miles from Makah). Pilgrims stay here in luxury tents and luxury facilities.

9th of Dul Hijjah

On 9 Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims travel towards the ground of Arafat (7.75 miles away from Mina). It is a very important day of Hajj in which pilgrims made more and more supplications. The temperature on this day ranges between 122°F (50°C). After that, pilgrims travel about 6.5 miles towards Muzdalifah. In this place pilgrims spend a night under the open sky.

10th Dhul Hijjah

On the day of 10 Dhul hijjah pilgrims gather some pebbles or stones and go towards Jamarat and throw 7 pebbles at the devil. On the same day pilgrim sacrifice an animal.

11th Dhul Hijjah

Pilgrims again go to the grand mosque to perform tawaf al-Ifadah and sa'i between the mountains of Safa and Marwah. Pilgrims, after performing the tawaf al ifadah, drink ZamZam.

12th Dhul Hijjah

Pilgrims return from Makkah and throw 21 pebbles at the devil once again, and then they return to the holy masjid to perform tawaf al wida (final tawaf).

Specific Timing for Hajj

Hajj can be performed at a specific time of the year (8 to 12 Dhu al-Hijjah).

Duration of Hajj

It takes 5 days to complete the rituals of Hajj.

Cost of Hajj

The cost of Hajj ranges from UK £4,700 to £15,000 per person.

Opening date of Hajj

25 May 2026 (8 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH).

FAQs

What are the main pillars of Hajj?

Hajj includes Ihram, Tawaf, Sai, Standing at Arafat, spending the night at Muzdalifah, Rami, sacrificing an animal, Halq and Taqsir, Tawaf ifadah and Tawaf ul Wida.

Can females perform the rituals of Hajj without a mahram?

According to the rules of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, women are allowed to perform Hajj alone.