Qurbani/Sacrifice also known as Udhiyah, is the ritual animal sacrifice performed by Muslims during Eid al-Adha, in remembrance of the Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) devotion and obedience to Allah. It takes place from the 10th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah.
Hajj becomes obligatory (farḍ) for every Muslim who meets specific criteria: faith (īmān), adulthood, sanity, physical health, financial means, and lawful passage. Those lacking any of these conditions—minors, the ill, the impoverished, non-Muslims—are exempt.
In the July 27, 1937 issue of his weekly journal Harijan, Mahatma Gandhi praised Islamic Caliphs Abu Bakar (RA) and Umar Farooq (RA) as examples of humble and responsible leadership.
Losing your Nusuk Hajj ID card during the pilgrimage can cause serious disruption, but the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a clear procedure to follow.
The Grand Mosque now provides free, round-the-clock Children’s Hospitality Centers during Ramadan, offering a safe, nurturing environment with educational and recreational programs to support families visiting the holy site.
Pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque can now take advantage of a secure luggage storage service available 24/7 throughout Ramadan, featuring smart tracking, surveillance, and designated drop-off and collection points.