2. Pilgrimage Is a journey to a holy or sacred place People go on pilgrimage to pray and get closer to God

3. Stages of Hajj 1. Mecca Pilgrims arrive in Mecca and ritually wash themselves and change into white robes to begin Hajj

4. 2. The Ka’ba Pilgrims circle the Ka’ba in the courtyard of the great mosque. They drink water from the Zamzam( holy well) nearby

5. 3. Hills of Safa and Marwa Pilgrims walk between the two small hills which today are joined by one long corridor

6. 4. Plain of Arafat Pilgrim travel to the wide plain of Arafet outside Mecca for a day of prayer. Tents are provided for their use on a vast campsite

7. 6. Pillars at Mina Pilgrims throw stones at large pillars. Later animals are sacrificed as part of the festival of Eid-ul-adha