Dearbornites leave on annual pilgrimage to Mecca: Major Muslim holiday will fall week before Easter, marks completion of major portion Hajj

From: The Arab American News | Date: April 3, 1998 | Copyright information

Dearbornites leave on annual pilgrimage to Mecca: Major Muslim holiday will fall week before Easter, marks completion of major portion of Hajj

DEARBORN - On April 5, Muslims in America and around the world will begin observing activities associated with the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca.. Hajj is one of the "five pillars" of the Islamic faith. (The other "pillars" include a declaration of faith, daily prayers, offering regular charity, and fasting during the month of Ramadan.)

Hajj activities take place during six days (8th-13th) of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijjah. Pilgrimage is ...

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