PERFORMING Hajj is one of the most significant milestones in a Muslim’s life. It is a spiritual journey that demands preparation, both physically and mentally. For women, Hajj comes with unique ...

Millions of Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia each year for the holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah ... and their heads must stay uncovered. For women, Ihram doesn’t need a special garment.

Some scholars are of the view that this is the desirable color for women as well. However, we do not know of any scholar who is of the view that it is desirable for a woman to be dressed in black for ...

The first step for any pilgrim wishing to perform hajj is to enter a state of Ihram, believed to be a special ... his shoulders to cover his upper body. Women must cover their bodies in a loose ...

Hajj became obligatory ... Entering ihram entails wearing plain garments – two unstitched pieces of cloth for men, or loose-fitting clothing for women – as well as following certain rules ...

The Hajj journey ... purity known as ihram and dresses in special ihram garments, that consist of two white seamless sheets, wrapped around the pilgrim's body, and for women, a white head covering.

In the Hajj all are truly equal. The Hajjis or pilgrims wear simple white clothes called Ihram. During the Hajj ... Kill or hunt anything Fight or argue. Women must not cover their faces, even ...