The hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is required of all able-bodied Muslims at least once in their lifetime. The hajj dates change each year according to the Islamic lunar calendar. In 2025, the hajj is expected to take place from June 28th to July 12th.
The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is considered to be a deeply spiritual and transformative experience. During the hajj, pilgrims perform a series of rituals, including circumambulating the Kaaba, the cube-shaped building at the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca. They also pray, fast, and drink from the Zamzam Well. The hajj is a physically and emotionally demanding experience, but it is also a deeply rewarding one. Pilgrims often return home from the hajj with a renewed sense of faith and purpose.
