Hajj and Umrah are two sacred Islamic pilgrimages to Makkah in Saudi Arabia, sharing core rituals but differing in obligation, timing, and length..
Shared Rituals
- Ihram: Entering a sacred state of spiritual purity wearing simple white garments.
- Tawaf: Circling the Kaaba seven times.
- Sa’i: Walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa.
- Halq or Taqsir: Shaving or trimming the hair to conclude the rites
