Describe ten things that goes on in the celebration of hajj
1. Ihram: Pilgrims entering the state of ihram, a ritual state of purity, by wearing simple white garments covering their body to symbolize equality and unity among all pilgrims regardless of their status or wealth.
2. Tawaf: The circumambulation of the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in Islam, seven times in a counterclockwise direction as a way of acknowledging and showing devotion to Allah.
3. Sa'i: The ritual of running or walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah, emulating the actions of Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, who searched for water for her son Ismail. It symbolizes perseverance and faith.
4. Wuquf at Arafat: The main pillar of Hajj, where pilgrims gather at the plain of Arafat from noon till sunset, seeking forgiveness from Allah and engaging in supplication and remembrance.
5. Stoning of the Devil: Pilgrims engage in the symbolic act of throwing pebbles at three stone pillars representing the devil, signifying the rejection of evil temptations and the commitment to resisting temptation.
6. Animal Sacrifice: Pilgrims offer an animal sacrifice, typically a lamb or goat, to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test of faith.
7. Tawaf al-Ifadah: After completing the rituals at Mina, pilgrims return to the Kaaba to perform another circumambulation as a sign of completion and gratitude.
8. Mount of Mercy: Pilgrims climb the Mount of Mercy in Arafat, seeking blessings and forgiveness, as this is believed to be the place where the last sermon of Prophet Muhammad was delivered.
9. Rami al-Jamarat: The stoning of the three pillars, representing the devil, continues for three consecutive days in Mina, symbolizing the rejection of evil and the strengthening of faith.
10. Farewell Tawaf: Before leaving Mecca, pilgrims perform a final circumambulation of the Kaaba, bidding farewell to the holy city and concluding their Hajj journey.