Explanation

• Rami al-Jamarat is a mandatory Hajj ritual
• involving the symbolic stoning of three pillars in Mina
• 10th Dhu al-Hijjah: Only the Jamrat al-Aqabah (the largest pillar) is stoned.
• 11th & 12th Dhu al-Hijjah: All three pillars (Small, Medium, Large) are stoned in order.
• The act of throwing stones at the Jamarat is known as “Rami”.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Sayee is the act of walking or running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa in Makkah.
• It is a required ritual in Hajj and Umrah.

Additional information:

• Location: Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
• Performed after: Tawaf (circumambulation of Kaaba)
• Next ritual after Sayee: Hujjaj go to Mina
• Symbolism: Hajar’s search for water for her son, Prophet Ismael (PBUH)

Last verified on 15-03-2026

Explanation

• Wuquf (وقف) is the central ritual of Hajj where pilgrims stand in prayer and supplication.
• It takes place at Mount Arafat.
• It is considered the most important day of Hajj.
• Date: 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (Islamic calendar)

Last verified on 19-03-2026

Explanation

• Ramee (Ramy al-Jamarat) is the ritual of stoning the Devil during Hajj.
• Place: Mina
• Jamarat: 3
• Days: 10th, 11th & 12th Dhul-Hijjah
• Optional 13th: For pilgrims who stay in Mina
• Minimum Pebbles: 49
• Purpose: Commemorates Prophet Ibrahim (AS) rejecting Satan’s temptation.

Explanation

• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• It is the fifth pillar of Islam.
• It is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who can afford it physically and financially.
• The word Hajj means “to intend” or “to set out for a journey.”
• Hajj is performed in Makkah during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.
• Mentioned in: Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal-e-Imran)

Additional information:

• The first Hajj in Islam led by Muslims took place in 9 A.H.
• Prophet Muhammad performed the Farewell Hajj in 10 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026