When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca will take place from May 25 to May 27, 2026. This significant event, which is the fifth pillar of Islam, will see nearly 2 million Muslims participating. The pilgrimage involves various rituals and is a spiritual journey for many believers.
- ▪The Hajj is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey.
- ▪In 2026, the Hajj will occur from May 25 to May 27, following the lunar Islamic calendar.
- ▪Pilgrims enter a sacred state known as ihram before entering Mecca and perform several key rituals during the pilgrimage.
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EXPLAINERNews|ReligionWhen are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimageNearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBy Alia ChughtaiPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Nearly 2 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25, following the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia.The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many.
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