Constituting
the fifth pillar of Islam (the four other pillars being Chahada, Salat, Zakat
and Siyam), the Hajj or Hajj is the pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca, Saudi
Arabia. Hajj is a duty for every Muslim. It is obligatory, as long as it is
financially capable and healthy. Every Muslim has to do it at least once. To do
this, it is important to fulfill certain conditions: to be Muslim, to be
pure-minded, to have reached the age of puberty, to have the financial and
physical capacity.
Often called
a small pilgrimage, the Umrah is unlike the Hajj, a recommended but not
obligatory act. It is also held in Mecca. Whether to perform Hajj or Umrah, as
a Muslim, one must make a trip to Mecca
HAJJ OR OMRA: WHAT PILGRIMAGE TO COMPLETE FIRST?
The Hajj (or
great pilgrimage) is always held between 8 and 13 of Dou Al Hijja (which
corresponds to the last month of the Islamic calendar). With its obligatory
aspect, the Hajj is of greater importance than the Umrah.
It is
important to note that Hajj can only be done at a given time (during the last
month of the Muslim year), while Umrah can be performed at any other time of
the year (even if it is recommended to do it during the month of Ramadan).
Muslims are
advised to begin with Hajj before performing Umrah, especially since it is
possible to do Umrah during Hajj. Of course, everything depends on the will and
the means of each one (the price of the trip to Mecca varies according to the
chosen pilgrimage).
TOWARDS WHO TO TURN FOR ITS JOURNEY TO MECCA?
Every year,
millions of Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca to perform Hajj and
/ or Umrah. For Muslims residing in France who want to make a trip to Mecca to
perform the pilgrimage, it is recommended to go through an authorized Hajj and
Umrah agency like
Given the
multitude of agencies that exist, it is best to consult an online portal or
Muslim guide dedicated to Hajj and Umrah in France. You will find on these
portals uneliste the best agencies in France and professionals at your disposal
who will provide you with all the information necessary for the smooth running
of your trip including flight reservations, accommodation, tours organized
according to the chosen itinerary etc.
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