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The Five Days of Hajj, Step by Step

The essential day-by-day reference for pilgrims performing Hajj Tamattu, Ifrad, or Qiran.

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Day-by-Day Journey Breakdown

Day 1: 8th Dhul Hijjah (Day of Tarwiyah - Mina)

Pilgrims enter the state of Ihram from their hotel in Makkah and proceed to the tent city of Mina.

Pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr (on the 9th) in Mina, shortening 4-rakah prayers to 2 rakahs without combining.

Day 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah (Day of Arafah & Muzdalifah)

After sunrise, move from Mina to the plains of Arafah. Standing at Arafah (Wuquf) is the paramount pillar of Hajj.

Pray Dhuhr and Asr combined and shortened at mid-day. Spend the afternoon in intense Dua, weeping, and repentance until sunset.

After sunset, proceed to Muzdalifah without praying Maghrib in Arafah. Pray Maghrib and Isha combined at Muzdalifah, collect pebbles for stoning, and sleep under the open sky.

Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah (Yawm al-Nahr - Eid Day)

After Fajr in Muzdalifah, travel back to Mina.

Stone Jamarat al-Aqaba (the largest pillar) with 7 pebbles, saying "Allahu Akbar" with each throw.

Offer animal sacrifice (Hady/Qurbani), shave or trim hair (Halq/Taqseer), and perform Tawaf al-Ifadah & Sa’i at Masjid al-Haram.

Days 4 & 5: 11th - 13th Dhul Hijjah (Ayyam al-Tashreeq)

Stay overnight in Mina tents. On each afternoon, stone all three Jamarat pillars (Small, Medium, Large) in sequence with 7 pebbles each.

Before departing Makkah for home, complete Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf).

warning

Common Hajj Mistakes to Avoid

  • Leaving Arafah before sunset (invalidates standing requirements according to scholars).
  • Throwing sandals, shoes, or large stones at the Jamarat pillars instead of small pebbles.
  • Delaying Tawaf al-Ifadah past necessary windows without valid excuse.

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