Many Muslims, however, fail to realize that the pilgrimage to Mecca was once a pagan practice, and that the traditions associated with the Hajj have pagan origins.
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Showing posts with label Hajj. Show all posts
Friday, September 9, 2016
What Is the Hajj?
The Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who is physically and financially able to perform the Hajj must do so at least once in life. The Hajj takes place annually during the last month (Dhu al-Hijjah) of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Many Muslims, however, fail to realize that the pilgrimage to Mecca was once a pagan practice, and that the traditions associated with the Hajj have pagan origins.
Many Muslims, however, fail to realize that the pilgrimage to Mecca was once a pagan practice, and that the traditions associated with the Hajj have pagan origins.
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