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What is the significance of Ihram?

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The white clothes symbolise purity. By living together with no luxuries they show that they are all part of the same ummah (brotherhood).

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What is Ihram?

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Pilgrims put on white clothes and lead a simple life with no luxuries. Ihram is event 1

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What is Tawaf?

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During the Hajj Muslims circle the Kabba seven times in a counterclockwise direction. Tawaf is event 2

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What is the significance of Tawaf?

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Circling the Kabba symbolises strength and power as a union. How the Muslims encourage one another to achieve greatness?

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What is Arafat?

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Also known as Mt of Mercy, this is where Muhammad gave his last semon. Pilgrims pray here to Allah. Pilgrims also pick stones here. Arafat is event 3

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What is the significance of Arafat?

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This symbolises the responsibility Muslims have and how they commit to their respect for Allah

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What is Muzdalifah?

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Pilgrims spend the night here in camp often praying towards the stars. Muzdalifah is event 4

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What s the significance of Muzdalifah?

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The significance of Muzdalifah is settling in with others worshipping Allah.

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What is Mina?

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Within Mina is the Jamarat bridge. Here, pilgrims throw stones at pillars representing Satin. Mina is event 5

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What is the significance of Mina?

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This represents stoning the devil, who represents darkness. If you put your mind to it, you can overcome darkness.

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What is wash/shave hair?

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Muslims wash (Wudu) and shave their hair (women may simply tie this back and under a hijab). This is event 6

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What is the significance of wash/shave hair?

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Like Ihram, this symbolises purity and having new beginnings.

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What is Eid-ul-Adah?

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A festival celebrating Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son. Muslim’s worship Allah at the Kabba. This is event 7.

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What is the significance of Eid-ul-Adha?

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This represents committing to Allah’s requests. Doing a horrible thing to prove yourself. This also represents willingness.