Hajj 2017: When is the annual Mecca pilgrimage? Who goes? Is it safe? Everything you need to know

What is Hajj?
The Hajj is a five-day annual pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. 
It is the world’s biggest annual gathering of people. 
When is it?
It's expected to take place from September 9-14. 
Hajj begins on the eighth day of the Dhu al-Hijjah lunar month and finishes on the 13th day but the religious aspects can be completed in five days rather than six. 


Who undertakes the journey?
All Muslims are expected to do Hajj at least once in their lifetime, providing they are well enough and can afford it. 
Thousands of Britons join millions of other Muslims from around the world. 
Why is it important?
It affirms Muslims’ place on earth by eliminating all symbols of wealth and status.  
Hajj serves to remind Muslims that everybody is equal in the eyes of God – Allah. 
It is the fifth pillar of Islam and recreates the journey taken by the Prophet Mohammed in AD632. 
It aims to bring Muslims from all nationalities together, cleansing them of sin and bringing them closer to God. 
Eid al-Adha, known as the Feast of the Sacrifice because it recalls Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, is held during Hajj. 
Why has Hajj been in the news in recent years?
Two million people gathered at the holy site of Mina - around three miles from Mecca - to throw stones at pillars representing the devil, but there was a rush of people in the overcrowded space which led to the tragedy. 
More than 930 were also injured in the incident which was the deadliest in 25 years. 
Similar incidents have happened before.
In May this year, Saudi Arabia and Iran failed for the second time to agree on arrangements for Iranian citizens to attend this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, with both sides insisting the other is to blame for the standstill. 
The Saudi Arabian government says it has spent billions of dollars on improving infrastructure and transport to alleviate pressure from the sheer numbers of people. 
How many people go?
Thousands of Britons are expected to join around two million Muslims from around at this year’s Hajj. 

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