HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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Make a hajj to Mecca at least once
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Eat fish on Fridays
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Eat unleavened bread during Passover
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Donate one-tenth of personal income to the mosque
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Detailed explanation-1: -Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Foreign Muslim residents of Saudi Arabia may perform the Hajj once every five years. Advance approval must be obtained from an immigration office and with the approval of their Saudi sponsor. Keep travel documents (your U.S. passport or U.S. “green card” residency permit) secure during your trip.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca Pilgrimage focuses on visiting the Kaaba and walking around it seven times. Pilgrimage occurs in the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar. More from Smarthistory on Hajj.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why is Hajj the Most Important Pillar? Like other pillars of Islam, Hajj is considered so sacred because it can strengthen your spirituality and connection to Allah SWT. But its emphasis on the history of Islam can also help you better understand the religion, strengthening your relationship with Allah SWT even more.