Hajj Guide for Pilgrims from Bangladesh
Hajj is performed from 8 to 12 or 13 Dhul Hijjah: ihram and Mina on the 8th, standing at Arafah on the 9th (the essential pillar), the night at Muzdalifah, then stoning, sacrifice, shaving and Tawaf al-Ifadah on the 10th, and stoning in Mina on the days of Tashreeq. Most Bangladeshis perform Hajj al-Tamattu, with an Umrah first.
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The days of Hajj at a glance
- Before 8 Dhul Hijjah: arrive, perform Umrah (for Tamattu) and leave ihram.
- 8 Dhul Hijjah: enter ihram for Hajj, go to Mina, pray Dhuhr to Fajr there.
- 9 Dhul Hijjah: go to Arafah; stand in dua from after midday until sunset; pray Dhuhr and Asr combined. After sunset go to Muzdalifah, pray Maghrib and Isha combined, spend the night, collect pebbles.
- 10 Dhul Hijjah: stone Jamarat al-Aqabah with seven pebbles, offer the sacrifice, shave or shorten the hair, then perform Tawaf al-Ifadah and sa'i.
- 11–12 (13) Dhul Hijjah: stay in Mina and stone all three Jamarat after midday each day; you may leave on the 12th before sunset.
- Before leaving Makkah: perform the farewell tawaf (Tawaf al-Wada).
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Frequently asked questions
Who must perform Hajj?
Every adult, sane Muslim who is physically and financially able must perform Hajj once in a lifetime.
How many days does Hajj take?
The rites run five to six days, from 8 to 12 or 13 Dhul Hijjah; Bangladeshi pilgrims usually spend about 30–40 days in Saudi Arabia in total.
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