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Day by Day Guide
8 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Day of Tarwiyah
9 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Day of Arafah
10 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Eid al-Adha
11 DŪ AL HIJJAH
First Day of Tashriq
12 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Second Day of Tashriq
13 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Third Day of Tashriq
8 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Day of Tarwiyah
Mina
- Put on Ihram at your residence (Tamattu’ pilgrims)
- Say: “Labbaik Allahumma Hajjan”
- Travel to Mina after sunrise
- Pray all 5 prayers in Mina
- Shorten 4 rak’ah prayers to 2
- Do not combine the prayers
- Spend the night in Mina (Sunnah)
- Spend your day in Qur’an recitation, Dhikr, and Du’a
- Rest and prepare for Arafah
Conserve energy today. The Day of Arafah is the most important day of Hajj.
9 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Day of Arafah
Arafat → Muzdalifah
- Travel to Arafat after Fajr.
- Stand (Wuquf) in the plain of Arafat — from noon until after sunset. Missing this invalidates Hajj.
- Pray Dhuhr + Asr combined and shortened (2 rak’ahs each) at Dhuhr time.
- Do not fast. Devote all time to Du’a, repentance, and Dhikr.
- After sunset — travel to Muzdalifah.
- Pray Maghrib + Isha there (combined, shortened).
- Collect 49–70 pebbles in Muzdalifah.
- Spend the night in the open sky (must stay until at least midnight).
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best Du’a is the Du’a of the Day of Arafah.”
10 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Eid al-Adha
Mina → Makkah
Perform in this order:
- Rami
- Stone Jamarat al-Aqaba (large pillar) with 7 pebbles
- Say Takbeer with each throw
- Stop Talbiyah before the first throw
- Qurbani
- Perform or arrange animal sacrifice (Hady)
- Halq / Taqsir
- Men: shave head (preferred) or shorten hair
- Women: cut a finger-length
- Tawaf al-Ifadah
- Perform 7 circuits of the Kaaba
- Complete Sa’i (Safa to Marwa, 7 trips)
- Return to Mina for overnight stay and next rituals
11 DŪ AL HIJJAH
First Day of Tashriq
Mina
- Stone all 3 pillars after Dhuhr (midday)
- Small pillar — 7 pebbles
- Middle pillar — 7 pebbles
- Large pillar — 7 pebbles
- Say Takbeer with each throw
- Make Du’a after the first two pillars
- After the Small pillar: Face Qibla and make a long Du’a
- After the Middle pillar: Face Qibla and make a long Du’
- After the Large pillar
- Do not stop for Du’a — move on
- Spend the night in Mina
- If not done on the 10th
- Complete Qurbani or Tawaf al-Ifadah today
Spending the night in Mina is obligatory (according to most scholars).
12 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Second Day of Tashriq
Mina → Makkah (Departure)
- Stone all 3 pillars after Dhuhr:
- – Small → Middle → Large.
- 7 pebbles each with Takbeer.
- Make Du’a after the Small and Middle pillars.
- Do not make Du’a after the Large pillar.
- Remain in Mina for the day and complete your stoning properly.
- Depart Mina before sunset to complete the 5-day Hajj.
- Before leaving Makkah, perform Tawaf al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf) — the final act of Hajj.
Leaving Mina before sunset is required to complete Hajj on the 12th. If you remain after sunset, staying for the 13th becomes obligatory.
13 DŪ AL HIJJAH
Third Day of Tashriq
Mina → Makkah (Final Departure)
- If you remained in Mina after sunset on the 12th, continue your Hajj today.
- Stone all 3 pillars after Dhuhr:
- Small → Middle → Large.
- 7 pebbles each with Takbeer.
- This is the final day of Takbeerat al-Tashreeq.
- It ends after Asr prayer.
- After completing the stoning, depart Mina.
Before leaving Makkah, perform Tawaf al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf).
This is the final act of Hajj and must be done before departure.
Step by Step Guide
Step 1
Ihram & Niyyah
Step 2
Tawaf
Step 3
Sa'i
Step 4
Arafat
Step 5
Muzdalifah
Step 6
Rami al-Jamarat
Step 7
Tawaf al-Wida
Step 1
Ihram & Niyyah
Prepare for Ihram based on your Hajj type (Tamattu’ or Hajj-only).
CASE 1 — TAMATTU’ (UMRAH + HAJJ)
- Re-enter Ihram for Hajj from your hotel/residence in Makkah.
- Timing: Usually before Fajr on 8th Dhul Hijjah (or night of 7th).
- Make Niyyah: “Labbayk Allahumma Hajjan”
- Begin reciting Talbiyah immediately.
CASE 2 — HAJJ ONLY (IFRAD / QIRAN)
- Enter Ihram at the Miqat before reaching Makkah.
- Make intention:
- Ifrad: “Labbayk Allahumma Hajjan”
- Qiran: “Labbayk Allahumma Umratan wa Hajjan”
- Begin reciting Talbiyah immediately after Niyyah.
- Perform Ghusl, trim nails, and clean yourself before Ihram.
- Men: Wear two white unstitched cloths (Izar & Rida).
- Women: Wear modest loose clothing (face & hands uncovered).
- Recite Talbiyah frequently.
- Stay in a state of purity and avoid prohibited acts.
Ihram is required before going to Mina. Enter calmly and with full intention — this marks the official beginning of your Hajj.
Step 2
Tawaf
- Start at Hajr al-Aswad (Black Stone).
- Say: “Bismillah, Allahu Akbar”.
- Perform 7 anti-clockwise circuits.
- Keep Kaaba on your left.
- Make Du’a freely during Tawaf — no fixed supplications required.
- Pray 2 rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim after Tawaf
Do not rush or push others — focus on calm, mindful worship.
Step 3
Sa'i
- Begin at Safa. Face the Kaaba, raise hands, and make Du’a.
- Walk to Marwa — that is 1 trip. Return to Safa — 2 trips. Complete 7 trips.
- Men: jog between green markers.
- Women: walk at a normal pace.
- Make Du’a throughout.
- End at Marwa.
Sa’i represents patience and trust — reflect on the struggle of Hajar (AS).
Step 4
Arafat
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Hajj is Arafah.” This is the central pillar of Hajj.
- Stay in Arafat from noon until sunset.
- Pray Dhuhr + Asr combined (shortened).
- Spend time in Du’a, repentance, Dhikr.
- Raise hands and make sincere supplications.
- Do not fast — focus fully on worship, repentance, and Du’a.
Hajj = Arafat. Missing this invalidates Hajj. This is the most important day.
Step 5
Muzdalifah
- Depart Arafat after sunset. Travel directly to Muzdalifah.
- Pray Maghrib and Isha combined (at Isha time), shortened, in Muzdalifah.
- Collect 49–70 small pebbles (pea-sized).
- Spend the night. Must stay until at least midnight (elderly and ill may leave earlier).
- After Fajr, make Du’a at Mashar al-Haram facing the Qibla until just before sunrise.
Rest well — you will need energy for the next few days.
Step 6
Rami al-Jamarat
- 10th Dhul Hijjah:
- Stone only the large pillar (Aqaba) — 7 pebbles.
- 11th–13th:
- Stone all 3 pillars: – Small → Middle → Large (7 each).
- Continue
- Perform Rami after Dhuhr on these days.
- Make Du’a after Small & Middle pillars.
- Do NOT stop after Large pillar.
Follow the correct order and stay patient — crowds are heavy.
Step 7
Tawaf al-Wida
- Obligatory for all pilgrims before leaving Makkah.
- Perform Farewell Tawaf before leaving Makkah.
- Complete 7 circuits (same as normal Tawaf).
- Make final Du’a.
- Leave Makkah immediately after.
- This must be the last act before departing. Do not shop or linger after it.
- Women who are menstruating are exempt from this Tawaf only.
This is the last act of Hajj. Do not delay or shop after performing Tawaf al-Wida.
Supplications
DU'A 1
Talbiyah
DU'A 2
Intention for Hajj
DU'A 3
Leaving Home
Du'a 4
Entering Masjid al-Haram
DU'A 5
At Arafat
DU'A 6
Takbeerat al-Tashreeq
DU'A 1
Talbiyah
Du’a 1 — Talbiyah
When: Recite continuously from Ihram. Men recite aloud. Women quietly. Stop before the first throw of Rami on the 10th.
لَبَّيْكَ ٱللَّٰهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ
إِنَّ ٱلْحَمْدَ وَٱلنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَٱلْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Labbayk Allāhumma labbayk, Labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk,
Inna l-ḥamda wa n-ni’mata laka wa l-mulk, Lā sharīka lak.
“Here I am O Allah, here I am. You have no partner. Verily all praise, grace and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.”
DU'A 2
Intention for Hajj
Du’a 2 — Intention for Hajj (Niyyah)
When: At the Miqat, when putting on Ihram.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ الْحَجَّ فَيَسِّرْهُ لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي
Allāhumma innī urīdul ḥajja fayassirhū lī wa taqabbalhu minnī.
“O Allah! I intend to perform Hajj; make it easy for me and accept it from me.”
DU'A 3
Leaving Home
Du’a 3 — Leaving Home
When: Before departing your home for Hajj.
بِسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Bismillāhi tawakkaltu ʿalallāh, lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.”
Du'a 4
Entering Masjid al-Haram
Du’a 4 — Entering Masjid al-Haram
When: At the entrance of Masjid al-Haram. Enter with your right foot.
بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Bismillāh, was-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh. Allāhumma aftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik.
“In the name of Allah, peace and blessings upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.”
DU'A 5
At Arafat
Du’a 5 — At Arafat
When: Throughout the standing at Arafat. Repeat abundantly — this is the best Du’a on the best day.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul ḥamd, wa huwa ʿalā kulli shay’in qadīr.
“There is no god but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is able to do all things.
DU'A 6
Takbeerat al-Tashreeq
Du’a 6 — Takbeerat al-Tashreeq
When: After every Fardh (obligatory) prayer from Fajr of the 9th to Asr of the 13th Dhul-Hijjah. Obligatory — men recite aloud.
ٱللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ٱللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ وَٱللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ٱللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ ٱلْحَمْدُ
Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, lā ilāha illallāhu wallāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, wa lillāhil ḥamd.
“Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. And to Allah belongs all praise.”
Essential Info
Types
Types of Hajj
Ihram
Ihram Rules
Health
Health & Vaccinations
Prayer
Qasr & Combining Prayers
Sacrifice
Qurbani (Hady)
Mistakes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Types
Types of Hajj
Hajj al-Tamattu’ — Recommended for most pilgrims
- Perform Umrah first (Tawaf + Sa’i), then exit Ihram.
- Re-enter Ihram on 8th Dū al-Hijjah for Hajj.
- Requires Hady (sacrificial animal). Best option for those travelling from outside Saudi Arabia.
Hajj al-Qiran
- Enter Ihram for both Umrah and Hajj together at the Miqat. Do not exit Ihram between them.
- Requires Hady.
Hajj al-Ifrad
- Hajj only — no Umrah. Enter Ihram at Miqat for Hajj alone.
- No Hady required. Typically performed by residents of Makkah.
Ihram
Ihram Rules
Prohibited in Ihram
- Cutting or removing any hair from any part of the body.
- Cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Applying perfume or scented products (including scented soap or shampoo).
- Men: Covering the head or wearing stitched/fitted clothing.
- Women: Covering the face (Niqab) or wearing gloves.
- Sexual relations or any act leading to them.
- Hunting or killing land animals.
- Conducting or entering a marriage contract.
Expiation (Fidyah) if a prohibition is broken
- Fast 3 days, OR feed 6 poor people, OR slaughter a sheep
Health
Health & Vaccinations
- Check the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the latest vaccination requirements before travel — these change annually.
- Meningococcal meningitis (ACWY) vaccine is typically mandatory. Confirm your country’s specific list.
- Carry proof of vaccination — may be required at entry.
- Stay hydrated constantly. The heat in Makkah is extreme. Always carry water.
- Use an umbrella for shade outside Ihram time.
- Carry all prescribed medications and a small first-aid kit.
- Wear comfortable footwear — distances walked are significant.
- Memorize your camp/hotel address and your group leader’s phone number.
Prayer
Qasr & Combining Prayers
Qasr (Shortening Prayers)
- Shorten 4 rak’ah prayers → 2 rak’ahs.
- In Mina (8th):
- Shorten prayers
- Do NOT combine
Combining Prayers
- Arafat (9th):
- Dhuhr + Asr combined at Dhuhr time
- Both shortened (2 rak’ahs)
- Muzdalifah (9th night):
- Maghrib + Isha combined at Isha time
Sacrifice
Qurbani (Hady)
- Required for Tamattu’ and Qiran pilgrims.
- Performed on 10th Dū al-Hijjah (can also be done on 11th or 12th).
- Must be done before shaving/cutting hair.
- Officially arranged through the Saudi Adahi (Nusuk) programme — recommended to book online before arrival.
- 1 sheep/goat per person
- 1 cow/camel shared by 7 people
Mistakes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving Arafat before sunset ❌ (invalidates Hajj)
- Stoning before Zawwal (midday) on 11th–12th
- Not staying in Muzdalifah (until at least midnight)
- Delaying Tawaf al-Ifadah without reason
- Leaving Mina without completing stoning
- Skipping Tawaf al-Wida
- Women wearing niqab/gloves in Ihram
- Men covering head in Ihram
