Ihram

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, a sacred pilgrimage to Mecca that every capable Muslim must perform once in their lifetime. This spiritual journey retraces Prophet Abraham's footsteps, uniting millions of Muslims in worship and devotion to Allah.

Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, performable year-round unlike Hajj. It consists of ihram, tawaf, sa'i and the cutting of hair. The schools of law differ on whether it is obligatory once in a lifetime or strongly recommended.