HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
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Kaaba
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Talmud
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Hajj
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Medina
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One of the five pillars of Islam is that each believer is called, at least once in their lives, to make the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that starts and ends in the holy city of Mecca located in today’s Saudi Arabia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why do Muslims go on Hajj? The Hajj pilgrimage is an obligation that should be completed at least once in all able Muslims lives. It is also believed that the journey allows Muslims to wipe away any sins and wipe the slate clean in front of Allah (SWT).
Detailed explanation-3: -Pilgrims start the day in Muzdalifah and begin heading back to Mina before dawn. Once in Mina, they perform the first rami, throwing seven pebbles at the largest of three columns known as Jamarat.
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