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Hajj Guide UK

Hajj Guide UK

Step 5

The rituals of Hajj

Hajj runs from 8 to 12 or 13 Dhul Hijjah. Start with the step-by-step overview, then read each day in detail.

Last checked: November 2026. Written for pilgrims travelling from the UK.

The rituals in order, written plainly. Your group's scholar has the final word on the day.

Hajj step by stepThe rituals of Hajj in order, day by day from 8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah, written for first-time pilgrims from the UK.Hajj duas with translationKey duas for Hajj in Arabic, with transliteration and English: the Talbiyah, the Day of Arafah, and Tawaf.Ihram and the miqatHow and when to enter ihram when flying from the UK, what is not allowed in ihram, and what to do on the plane.Umrah before Hajj (Tamattu')The Umrah you perform on arrival for Hajj Tamattu': Tawaf, two rak'ahs, Zamzam, Sa'i, and shaving or trimming.8 Dhul Hijjah: the Day of TarwiyahWhat to do on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah (Friday 14 May 2027): ihram for Hajj, travelling to Mina and the prayers there.9 Dhul Hijjah: the Day of ArafahThe Day of Arafah 2027: when it is, what to do from midday to sunset, the best dua, and how to look after yourself in the heat.The night at MuzdalifahWhat to do at Muzdalifah after Arafah: combining Maghrib and Isha, resting under the sky, collecting pebbles, and who may leave early.Stoning the Jamarat (Rami)How to stone the Jamarat on 10 to 13 Dhul Hijjah: order, number of pebbles, timings, and stoning on behalf of others.10 Dhul Hijjah: Eid dayThe four acts of the 10th of Dhul Hijjah (Sunday 16 May 2027): stoning, the sacrifice, shaving or trimming, and Tawaf al-Ifadah with Sa'i, and when you leave ihram.The days of Tashreeq in MinaThe 11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul Hijjah: spending the nights in Mina, stoning all three Jamarat, and leaving early on the 12th.The farewell Tawaf (Wada')When and how to do the farewell Tawaf before leaving Makkah, and who is excused.Hajj mistakes and what to doWhat happens if you miss or get a step of Hajj wrong: pillars, required acts and recommended acts, and when a sacrifice (dam) is due.