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• Hajj is Farz (obligatory) once in a lifetime for a Muslim who is capable to do so.

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It is a farewell Tawaf and is performed as a final ritual of Hajj when a pilgrim leaves Makkah.

It is wajib.

To perform Tawaf Al-Wada, Muslims are directed to circumambulate the Holy Kaaba seven times and pray two Rakats (only if one wants to, as it is not mandatory).

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Tawaf al-Qudum should be performed by pilgrims the moment they enter the premises of Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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• The rite of Hajj celebrated throughout the world by Muslims is the Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
• This celebration takes place on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.

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The conditions to perform Hajj for a Muslim include:

• Islam: The individual must be a Muslim.
• Maturity: The person should be mentally and physically mature.
• Financial Capability: The individual must have the financial means to undertake the journey without causing hardship to themselves or their dependents.
• Physical Capability: The person should be physically capable of performing the pilgrimage, and having the provisions for travel is part of this readiness.
• Freedom: The individual should be free, both physically and legally, to undertake the journey.

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• Hazrat Hawwa (Eve) and Hazrat Adam (Adam) reunited at the plain of Arafat after years of wanderings.
• The story symbolizes their reconciliation and repentance after being separated due to their initial dwelling in Paradise and subsequent descent to Earth.

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• Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam, as it is home to Islam's holiest site Kaaba in Al-Masjid Al-Ḥaram (The Sacred Mosque).

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• Muslim tradition ascribes the first Hajj caravan to the lifetime of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW, who in 630 (AH 9) instructed Ameer Hazrat Abu Bakr to lead 300 pilgrims from Medina to Mecca.

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• Hajj is considered the best demonstration of unity, confederation, and equality in the Islamic world.
• During Hajj, Muslims from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations gather in Makkah to perform the pilgrimage rituals together, emphasizing the universal brotherhood and equality among believers.

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The encampment at Muzdalifah for one night during Hajj is called "Wuquf."

Pilgrims spend the night at Muzdalifah on the 9th and 10th days of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Engaging in the ritual of Wuquf, which involves standing in prayer, supplication, and collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the Jamarat.