Hajj

The annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah is an obligation once in a lifetime for those who are physically and financially able to perform it.

Advice to new Muslims: stay away from debates and arguments, focus on learning Islam, take it slow, and join your community mosque

Hajj lasts for 5 days and includes a visit to the Ka'ba - a House built by Abraham for the worship of the One, True God

Hajj is the biggest gathering in the world. About 3 million Muslims perform pilgrimage every year to Mecca, the heart of Islam

Pilgrimage to Mecca - Hajj - is an intense spiritual experience, connecting us with history; a complete cure for ailments of the heart

5 'pillars' of Islam: testifying the Oneness of God and prophethood of Muhammad, 5 daily prayers, charity, fasting Ramadan, & pilgrimage