The Direct Answer

Hajj consists of 5 ritual days (8–12 or 13 Dhul Hijjah) performed across 4 sacred sites — Mina, Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. The 5 obligatory Arkan are Ihram, Wuquf at Arafah, Tawaf al-Ifadah, Sa'i, and Halq or Taqsir. Day 2 (Arafah) is the irreplaceable pillar — the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) declared: "Al-Hajju Arafah" (Tirmidhi 889). Pilgrims throw 49 pebbles (Nafr Awwal) or 70 pebbles (Nafr Thani) across 3 Jamarat pillars during Tashreeq days. Indian pilgrims perform Hajj al-Tamattu, re-entering Ihram from their Makkah hotel on 8 Dhul Hijjah.

Hajj Overview

What Are the Five Days of Hajj Rites and What Sites Do They Cover?

Hajj spans 5 mandatory days from 8th to 12th Dhul Hijjah (or 13th for pilgrims choosing Nafr Thani), performed across 4 sacred sites within a 25 km radius of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Each day has a fixed location, fixed rites, and fixed rulings — missing the correct site on the correct day requires either a compensatory dam or, in the case of Arafah, invalidates the entire Hajj.

Day Date (Dhul Hijjah) Location Key Rite Ruling
1 — Tarwiyah 8th Mina (8 km from Makkah) Enter Ihram, pray 5 Qasr prayers Wajib
2 — Arafah 9th Plain of Arafah (21 km from Makkah) Wuquf — standing in du'a, Dhuhr to Maghrib Fard / Rukn — omission voids Hajj
2 (night) — Muzdalifah 9th–10th night Muzdalifah (9 km from Arafah) Pray Maghrib+Isha combined, collect pebbles, sleep Wajib
3 — Yawm al-Nahr 10th (Eid al-Adha) Mina + Masjid al-Haram Rami, Hady, Halq, Tawaf al-Ifadah, Sa'i Fard / Rukn
4–5 — Tashreeq 11th–12th (or 13th) Mina Rami at all 3 Jamarat, 21 pebbles per day Wajib

What Are the 5 Obligatory Pillars (Arkan) of Hajj?

5 Arkan form the irreplaceable pillars of Hajj — omitting any one invalidates the Hajj entirely and cannot be corrected by a dam. These are the acts for which no substitute exists under any school of jurisprudence.

  • 1
    Ihram — Entering the Sacred State
    Wear prescribed garments, declare Niyyah for Hajj, and recite Talbiyah at or before the Miqat. Tamattu pilgrims enter Ihram from their Makkah hotel on 8 Dhul Hijjah. Ihram rules apply identically to Hajj and Umrah.
    Omission: Hajj is invalid — must repeat
  • 2
    Wuquf at Arafah — Standing on the Day of Arafah
    Be present anywhere within the Arafah boundary between Dhuhr on 9 Dhul Hijjah and Fajr of 10 Dhul Hijjah. Physical standing is not required — presence while sitting, lying ill, or sleeping satisfies the obligation. "Al-Hajju Arafah" (Tirmidhi 889).
    Omission: Entire Hajj is invalid — no dam can substitute
  • 3
    Tawaf al-Ifadah — 7 Circuits After Arafah
    Perform 7 counterclockwise circuits around the Kaaba starting from Hajar al-Aswad. Performed on 10 Dhul Hijjah or later (the Shafi'i school requires it before the end of Dhul Hijjah to avoid a dam). Also called Tawaf al-Ziyarah (Visit Tawaf).
    Omission: Hajj is invalid — must complete to exit Ihram
  • 4
    Sa'i — 7 Circuits Between Safa and Marwah
    Walk 7 circuits between Safa and Marwah in the Mas'a gallery inside Masjid al-Haram, beginning at Safa and ending at Marwah. Performed after Tawaf al-Ifadah. Sa'i for Hajj Tamattu is a separate Sa'i from the Umrah Sa'i performed earlier in the season.
    Wajib in Hanafi (dam if omitted) — Rukn in Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali (omission voids Hajj)
  • 5
    Halq or Taqsir — Hair Removal to Exit Ihram
    Men shave the entire head (Halq, strongly preferred) or trim equally from all sides. Women trim 1 finger-length (approximately 2.5 cm) from hair — shaving is prohibited for women. Halq or Taqsir is performed after Rami and Hady on 10 Dhul Hijjah, exiting most Ihram restrictions.
    Wajib in Hanafi/Shafi'i/Hanbali (dam if omitted) — Rukn in Maliki (omission voids)
Day 1 — 8 Dhul Hijjah

What Happens on the First Day of Hajj — 8 Dhul Hijjah in Mina?

8 Dhul Hijjah is Tarwiyah Day — the day of watering and preparation before the Arafah journey. Tamattu pilgrims, who have already completed Umrah and exited Ihram weeks earlier, re-enter Ihram on this day from their Makkah hotel or from within the Miqat zone. All pilgrims travel from Makkah to Mina (8 km) and spend the full night in their assigned Maktab tents.

DAY
1
8th Dhul Hijjah — Tarwiyah Day
Location: Mina · Enter Ihram · 5 Qasr prayers
Mina
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    Enter Ihram for Hajj (Tamattu pilgrims)
    Perform Ghusl, wear 2 unstitched white sheets (men), declare Niyyah specifically for Hajj: "Allahumma labbayka Hajjan", and recite Talbiyah. Tamattu pilgrims enter from their Makkah hotel — no need to travel to the Miqat boundary. Qiran and Ifrad pilgrims are already in continuous Ihram from their original Miqat crossing. All 14 Ihram prohibitions — including cutting hair, applying perfume, and marital relations — apply immediately from this moment.
    Fard / Rukn — omission invalidates Hajj
  • 🚌
    Travel to Mina before Dhuhr
    Indian HGO operators transport pilgrims by coach from Makkah hotels to Maktab-assigned tents in Mina (8 km from Masjid al-Haram). Arriving before Dhuhr prayer is the Sunnah practice. Mina tents are air-conditioned permanent structures housing 100–200 pilgrims each; Indian pilgrims are assigned Maktab numbers that determine their specific tent cluster and zone.
    Sunnah — omission does not invalidate Hajj
  • 🕌
    Pray 5 Qasr (shortened) prayers in Mina
    Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr are all performed in Mina. 4-rakat prayers (Dhuhr, Asr, Isha) are shortened to 2 rakats — this is Qasr for travel. Dhuhr and Asr are not combined in Mina — only shortened individually. Maghrib remains 3 rakats (no shortening). Pilgrims spend the full night of 8–9 Dhul Hijjah in Mina tents in ibadah, du'a, and rest.
    Wajib — dam required if overnight stay is omitted
Day 2 — 9 Dhul Hijjah

What Happens on the Day of Arafah — Why Is It the Most Important Day of Hajj?

"Al-Hajju Arafah" — Hajj IS Arafah (Tirmidhi 889, Ibn Majah 3015). A pilgrim not present at Arafah between Dhuhr on 9 Dhul Hijjah and Fajr of 10 Dhul Hijjah has missed Hajj. No dam or compensation replaces missed Wuquf. The pilgrim must exit Ihram via Tawaf al-Ifadah and Sa'i, then return the following year to repeat the full Hajj.

9 Dhul Hijjah is Yawm al-Arafah (Day of Arafah) — the central and defining day of Hajj. The plain of Arafah covers approximately 18.87 km²; any location inside the Arafah boundary (excluding Masjid Nimrah's outer courtyard toward Wadi Uranah, which is not part of Arafah) satisfies Wuquf. The Prophet (ﷺ) stood at Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy) and declared from it — but standing at Jabal al-Rahmah is Sunnah, not obligatory.

DAY
2
9th Dhul Hijjah — Yawm al-Arafah
Location: Arafah (9 AM – Maghrib) → Muzdalifah (overnight)
ARAFAH
  • 🌅
    Travel from Mina to Arafah after Fajr
    HGO coaches depart Mina for Arafah (14 km from Makkah) after Fajr prayer, typically arriving 8:00–9:00 AM. Indian pilgrims are assigned dedicated Arafah tent zones within the Maktab system. The 2027 Hajj Arafah date is approximately 15 May 2027 (9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH).
    Sunnah — arriving before Dhuhr is strongly recommended
  • 🕒
    Dhuhr and Asr prayed combined and shortened at Arafah
    Dhuhr (2 rakats) and Asr (2 rakats) are combined at Dhuhr time. The Imam of Masjid Nimrah delivers the Hajj Khutbah; pilgrims in tent camps pray individually or in groups, combining Asr immediately after Dhuhr. The Khutbah transmits via loudspeakers across all Arafah camps.
    Sunnah — following the Prophet's ﷺ practice at Farewell Hajj
  • 🤲
    Wuquf — Stand in Du'a and Dhikr at Arafah
    Wuquf is the single most important act of Hajj. Physical standing is not required — pilgrims sitting, sleeping, or lying ill inside the boundary satisfy the obligation. Spend this period in Talbiyah, Takbeer, Istighfar, Salawat, Du'a, and Quran recitation. The du'a most reported from the Prophet (ﷺ) at Arafah: "Laa ilaha ill-Allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'ala kulli shay'in Qadeer."
    Fard / Rukn — omission invalidates entire Hajj
  • 🌆
    Depart Arafah after Maghrib adhaan (sunset)
    Departing Arafah before the Maghrib adhaan (before sunset) requires a compensatory dam in the Hanafi, Maliki, and Hanbali schools. HGO coaches travel the 9 km from Arafah to Muzdalifah. Reach Muzdalifah before Fajr of 10 Dhul Hijjah to satisfy the overnight stay obligation. The disabled, elderly (over 80), and those with medical conditions may depart after midnight.
    Wajib — departing before sunset requires dam in most schools
  • 🌙
    Muzdalifah: Pray Maghrib + Isha combined, collect pebbles, sleep
    At Muzdalifah, 3 acts are performed: (1) Pray Maghrib (3 rakats) and Isha (2 rakats) combined and shortened, immediately upon arrival. (2) Collect 49–70 marble-sized pebbles (chickpea to hazelnut size) from anywhere in Muzdalifah — pebbles collected earlier from Mina are also valid. (3) Sleep under the open sky for the remainder of the night. The Muzdalifah overnight stay (even partially before Fajr) is Wajib — dam if omitted in most schools.
    Wajib — dam required if Muzdalifah stay is missed entirely
Day 3 — 10 Dhul Hijjah

What Is the Order of Rites on Yawm al-Nahr (10 Dhul Hijjah — Eid al-Adha)?

10 Dhul Hijjah is Yawm al-Nahr (Day of Slaughter) — the 3rd and most intensive Hajj day, coinciding with Eid al-Adha. 4 rites are performed in this specific sequence: Rami al-Jamarat, Hady (sacrifice), Halq or Taqsir, and Tawaf al-Ifadah with Sa'i. Ibn Abbas (RA) reported the Prophet (ﷺ) forgave those who performed these rites in a different order inadvertently (Bukhari 83), but the prescribed sequence is strongly followed.

DAY
3
10th Dhul Hijjah — Yawm al-Nahr (Eid al-Adha)
Location: Mina (Rami, Hady, Halq) → Makkah (Tawaf al-Ifadah) → Mina
YAW AL-NAHR
  • 💫
    Rite 1: Rami — Stone Jamarat al-Aqabah with 7 Pebbles
    Only Jamarat al-Aqabah (the Large Pillar) is stoned on 10 Dhul Hijjah — throw 7 marble-sized pebbles one at a time, reciting "Allahu Akbar" with each throw. Stone from Fajr onward; the Sunnah time is after sunrise. Pilgrims with valid excuses (illness, disability, women with children) may stone after midnight on the 10th. The Jamarat Bridge in Makkah is a 5-level structure accommodating 300,000 pilgrims per hour.
    Wajib — dam required if missed; sequence must be repeated the following day if unable
  • 🐑
    Rite 2: Hady — Slaughter the Sacrificial Animal
    Hady (Tamattu Dam) is obligatory for all Hajj al-Tamattu pilgrims — 1 sheep or goat (minimum 1 year old, SAR 450–600), or 1/7 share of a camel or cow. Indian HGO operators pre-arrange Hady through licensed Saudi slaughterhouses on the pilgrim's behalf; a confirmation voucher is issued. The meat is distributed to the poor in Makkah. A pilgrim unable to afford the Hady must fast: 3 days during Hajj (before 10 Dhul Hijjah) and 7 days after returning home (Quran 2:196).
    Wajib for Tamattu — omission requires fasting 3 + 7 days as substitute
  • ✂
    Rite 3: Halq or Taqsir — Shave or Trim Hair to Exit Ihram
    Men shave the entire head (Halq) — all 4 schools agree Halq is more virtuous. Taqsir (trimming equally from all sides, minimum 1 finger-length / 2.5 cm) is valid but carries less merit. Women trim 1 finger-length from the ends of their hair only — shaving is strictly prohibited for women. After Halq, all Ihram prohibitions lift except marital relations, which remain prohibited until Tawaf al-Ifadah is complete.
    Wajib — dam required if omitted
  • 🕋
    Rite 4: Tawaf al-Ifadah (7 Circuits) then Sa'i (7 Legs)
    Tawaf al-Ifadah is the most important Tawaf in Hajj — 7 counterclockwise circuits around the Kaaba starting from Hajar al-Aswad. Immediately after Tawaf, pray 2 rakats at Maqam Ibrahim (or anywhere in the Haram). Perform Sa'i — 7 circuits between Safa and Marwah beginning at Safa, ending at Marwah. Upon completing Sa'i, all Ihram restrictions including marital relations are fully lifted. Return to Mina for the Tashreeq nights.
    Fard / Rukn — omission invalidates Hajj; pilgrim remains in Ihram until completed
Jamarat Stoning

How Many Pebbles Do You Throw at Jamarat and What Is the Correct Order?

Source: Sahih Bukhari 1746–1751, Sahih Muslim 1296–1300

3 Jamarat pillars are stoned during the Tashreeq days (11th–12th or 13th Dhul Hijjah) in strict sequence. On 10 Dhul Hijjah, only Jamarat al-Aqabah is stoned (7 pebbles). On Tashreeq days, all 3 Jamaraat are stoned in the prescribed order — beginning with al-Ula (closest to Mina) and ending with al-Aqabah (closest to Makkah).

Jamarat al-Ula
جمرة الصغرى — Small Pillar
7
Stone first on each Tashreeq day · Closest to Mina tents · Recite Allahu Akbar with each pebble
Jamarat al-Wusta
جمرة الوسطى — Middle Pillar
7
Stone second on each Tashreeq day · Middle position between al-Ula and al-Aqabah
Jamarat al-Aqabah
جمرة العقبة — Large Pillar
7
Stone third on Tashreeq days · Only pillar stoned on 10 Dhul Hijjah · Closest to Makkah
DayJamaraat StonedPebblesRunning Total (Nafr Awwal)Running Total (Nafr Thani)
10 Dhul Hijjahal-Aqabah only777
11 Dhul Hijjahal-Ula + al-Wusta + al-Aqabah212828
12 Dhul Hijjahal-Ula + al-Wusta + al-Aqabah2149 (Nafr Awwal)49
13 Dhul Hijjahal-Ula + al-Wusta + al-Aqabah21— (departed)70 (Nafr Thani)

Pebble size and validity: Each pebble must be marble-sized — approximately 5–8 mm (chickpea to hazelnut). Pebbles smaller than a chickpea are not valid. Pebbles do not need to be washed. Throw from within a reasonable distance where the pebble can reach the pillar — throwing from extreme distance where pebbles miss does not count. Collect pebbles from Muzdalifah, Mina, or anywhere — pebbles used for previous stoning may not be reused.

Tawaf al-Ifadah

What Is Tawaf al-Ifadah and When Must It Be Performed?

Tawaf al-Ifadah (also called Tawaf al-Ziyarah) is the most important Tawaf in Hajj — an obligatory pillar (Rukn) whose omission renders the entire Hajj invalid. The pilgrim remains in partial Ihram (marital relations prohibited) until Tawaf al-Ifadah is completed, regardless of how long it takes.

When Does Tawaf al-Ifadah Become Valid?

Tawaf al-Ifadah becomes valid from the first moment of 10 Dhul Hijjah (after midnight Muzdalifah) — it may not be performed before leaving Muzdalifah. All 4 schools agree on the earliest start time. The latest valid time differs: the Hanafi school allows Tawaf al-Ifadah at any time within a person's lifetime (though dam may accrue after Dhul Hijjah); the Shafi'i school requires it before the end of Dhul Hijjah to avoid a dam; the Maliki school allows it within the entire Hajj season. Indian pilgrims typically perform Tawaf al-Ifadah on 10 Dhul Hijjah afternoon after Halq, returning to Mina the same night.

How Does Tawaf al-Ifadah Differ from Tawaf al-Qudum and Tawaf al-Wada?

Tawaf TypeWhen PerformedRulingCircuits
Tawaf al-Qudum (Arrival Tawaf)Upon arriving in Makkah before Hajj beginsWajib for Ifrad and Qiran pilgrims; not required for Tamattu7
Tawaf al-Ifadah (Visit Tawaf)From 10 Dhul Hijjah — the Hajj pillar tawafFard / Rukn — omission invalidates Hajj7
Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf)Immediately before departing MakkahWajib in Hanafi/Maliki/Hanbali — dam if omitted7

Ihram restrictions after Halq and before Tawaf al-Ifadah: After Halq or Taqsir on 10 Dhul Hijjah, 13 of 14 Ihram restrictions are lifted — wearing normal clothes, applying perfume, and trimming nails are all permitted. Only marital relations remain prohibited until Tawaf al-Ifadah is completed. This intermediate state is called "al-Halal al-Awwal" (First Permission) in Fiqh terminology.

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Tashreeq & Nafr

What Is the Difference Between Nafr Awwal and Nafr Thani?

Source: Quran 2:203, Sahih Bukhari 1683

Nafr (departure) refers to the permitted departure options from Mina at the end of the Tashreeq days. The Quran (2:203) explicitly permits both: "For whoever hastens in 2 days, there is no sin for them; and for whoever delays, there is no sin." Nafr Awwal requires departing before sunset on 12 Dhul Hijjah; Nafr Thani means completing the full 3 Tashreeq days through 13 Dhul Hijjah.

NAFR AWWAL
First Departure
النفر الأول — Departing on 12th
Depart Mina before sunset on 12 Dhul Hijjah after completing Rami for the 11th and 12th. The 13 Dhul Hijjah Rami is waived. Total pebbles thrown: 49. Quran 2:203 explicitly permits this. Indian pilgrims with tight international flight schedules typically use Nafr Awwal.
NAFR THANI — PREFERRED
Second Departure
النفر الثاني — Departing on 13th
Stay in Mina through the night of 12–13 Dhul Hijjah and complete the final Rami on 13 Dhul Hijjah before sunset. Total pebbles thrown: 70. Nafr Thani carries greater merit — the Prophet (ﷺ) departed on the 13th at his Farewell Hajj. HGO operators offer packages with 13th Dhul Hijjah departure.

Critical deadline for Nafr Awwal: If sunset arrives on 12 Dhul Hijjah while a pilgrim is still in Mina (having not yet departed), Nafr Awwal is no longer available. The pilgrim is now obligated to complete the 13 Dhul Hijjah Rami (Nafr Thani) — departing after sunset on 12th without completing 13th Rami requires a dam in the Hanafi school.

Tawaf al-Wada

What Is Tawaf al-Wada and Who Is Exempt from the Farewell Tawaf?

Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf) is the final 7-circuit Tawaf performed immediately before leaving Makkah at the conclusion of Hajj. Ibn Abbas (RA) narrated: "The people were ordered to make the Kaaba their last point (of visit) in Makkah except for the menstruating women who were excused" (Bukhari 1755).

Is Tawaf al-Wada Obligatory for Indian Pilgrims?

Tawaf al-Wada is Wajib (obligatory) in the Hanafi, Maliki, and Hanbali schools — omitting it requires a dam of 1 sheep slaughtered in Makkah. The Shafi'i school classifies it as Sunnah Mu'akkadah. Indian HGO operators schedule dedicated Tawaf al-Wada visits before airport departure transfers. Tawaf al-Wada must be the last act in Makkah before departure — shopping, eating, or resting after it does not invalidate it, but extended delay (overnight) is disliked in the Hanafi school.

Who Is Exempt from Tawaf al-Wada?

2 categories of pilgrims are exempt from Tawaf al-Wada: (1) Menstruating women (Hayd) and women in nifas (postnatal bleeding) — the Prophet (ﷺ) explicitly exempted Safiyyah (RA) when she became menstruating before departure (Bukhari 1755); no dam is required. (2) Makkah residents — those who live within the Miqat boundary are not obligated to perform Tawaf al-Wada upon leaving Makkah. Pilgrims who become ill after Tawaf al-Wada and must return for medical treatment do not need to repeat it if departure follows promptly after recovery.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Hajj Rites

5 Arkan form the irreplaceable pillars of Hajj: (1) Ihram — entering the sacred state at the Miqat by wearing garments, declaring Niyyah, and reciting Talbiyah; (2) Wuquf at Arafah — being present within the Arafah boundary between Dhuhr on 9 Dhul Hijjah and Fajr of 10 Dhul Hijjah; (3) Tawaf al-Ifadah — 7 counterclockwise circuits around the Kaaba from 10 Dhul Hijjah onward; (4) Sa'i — 7 circuits between Safa and Marwah after Tawaf al-Ifadah; (5) Halq or Taqsir — complete head shaving (men) or trimming at least 1 finger-length from all sides. Omitting any Rukn invalidates the Hajj.

On 10 Dhul Hijjah: 7 pebbles at Jamarat al-Aqabah only. On each Tashreeq day (11th and 12th): 21 pebbles — 7 at Jamarat al-Ula, 7 at Jamarat al-Wusta, 7 at Jamarat al-Aqabah in this sequence. A pilgrim performing Nafr Awwal (departing 12th Dhul Hijjah) throws a total of 49 pebbles. A pilgrim performing Nafr Thani (staying through 13th) throws a total of 70 pebbles. Each pebble must be marble-sized (5–8 mm, chickpea to hazelnut).

4 rites are performed in this sequence on 10 Dhul Hijjah: (1) Rami — stone Jamarat al-Aqabah with 7 pebbles after Fajr; (2) Nahr — slaughter the Hady sacrifice (1 sheep or goat, SAR 450–600); (3) Halq or Taqsir — men shave the entire head or trim from all sides; women trim 1 finger-length; (4) Tawaf al-Ifadah — 7 Kaaba circuits followed by Sa'i. Ibn Abbas (RA) reported the Prophet (ﷺ) forgave inadvertent changes in this sequence (Bukhari 83), but the prescribed order is strongly maintained.

Nafr Awwal (First Departure): Depart Mina before sunset on 12 Dhul Hijjah after completing Rami for 11th and 12th. The 13 Dhul Hijjah stoning is waived. Total: 49 pebbles. The Quran (2:203) explicitly permits this: "For whoever hastens in 2 days, there is no sin for them."

Nafr Thani (Second Departure): Stay in Mina through the night of 12–13 Dhul Hijjah and complete the final Rami on 13 Dhul Hijjah before sunset. Total: 70 pebbles. Nafr Thani carries greater merit — the Prophet (ﷺ) departed on the 13th at his Farewell Hajj. If sunset arrives on 12th while still in Mina, the pilgrim is now obligated to complete the 13th Rami.

Missing Wuquf at Arafah invalidates the entire Hajj. The Prophet (ﷺ) declared "Al-Hajju Arafah" — Hajj IS Arafah (Tirmidhi 889). A pilgrim not present at any point within the Arafah boundary between Dhuhr on 9 Dhul Hijjah and Fajr of 10 Dhul Hijjah has missed Hajj. No dam substitutes. The pilgrim must complete Tawaf al-Ifadah and Sa'i to exit Ihram, then return the following year for a full Hajj. Physical standing is not required — being present inside the boundary while sitting, sleeping, or ill satisfies the obligation.

Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf) is the final 7-circuit Tawaf performed immediately before leaving Makkah. It is Wajib in the Hanafi, Maliki, and Hanbali schools — omitting it requires a dam of 1 sheep. The Shafi'i school classifies it as Sunnah Mu'akkadah.

2 categories are exempt: (1) Menstruating women and women in nifas — the Prophet (ﷺ) explicitly exempted them; no dam is required (Bukhari 1755). (2) Makkah residents living within the Miqat boundary. Tawaf al-Wada must be the last act before departure — extended delay after it is disliked in the Hanafi school.

Hajj Rites — Complete Sequential Checklist

  • 8 Dhul Hijjah: Enter Ihram from Makkah hotel (Tamattu) · Travel to Mina · Pray 5 Qasr prayers in Mina
  • 9 Dhul Hijjah (Arafah): Travel to Arafah after Fajr · Wuquf from Dhuhr to Maghrib · Depart after sunset to Muzdalifah
  • 9th night (Muzdalifah): Pray Maghrib + Isha combined · Collect 49–70 pebbles · Sleep under open sky
  • 10 Dhul Hijjah (Yawm al-Nahr): Rami (7 pebbles, Jamarat al-Aqabah) · Hady sacrifice · Halq / Taqsir · Tawaf al-Ifadah (7 circuits) · Sa'i (7 laps) · Return to Mina
  • 11–12 Dhul Hijjah (Tashreeq): Rami all 3 Jamaraat after Dhuhr (21 pebbles/day) · Nafr Awwal: depart before sunset 12th · Nafr Thani: stone 13th then depart
  • Before leaving Makkah: Tawaf al-Wada (7 circuits) · Wajib in Hanafi/Maliki/Hanbali