Pilgrimage (Hajj) is the fifth pillar of Islam. Hajj is held during the eleventh month of the Islamic calendar. It is the duty of every Muslim to make Hajj once in a lifetime. Hajj gives the opportunity for Muslims to eternally purify themselves.

People of all races, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds assemble themselves together in one place, as one big family, and worshipping One Lord.

If you are interested in making Hajj, plan four to six months ahead of time to get decent hotel and transportation services. Ummrah, which is something similar to Hajj but is different in that it can be performed in any month of the year.