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{{QualityScore|Lead=2|Structure=3|Content=2|Language=4|References=2}}The '''Hajj''' (حج) is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to [[Mecca]]. It is an obligatory duty (''[[fard]]'' الفرض) for physically and financially capable Muslims, and constitutes one of the [[Five Pillars of Islam]]. The pilgrimage takes place on the 12<sup>th</sup> month of the [[Islamic Lunar Calendar|Islamic calendar]], between the 7<sup>th</sup> and 13<sup>th</sup> day of ''Dhu al-Hijjah''. Those who fail, despite their capability, to complete the Hajj at least once during their life times may have others complete it on their behalf, so as to avoid [[Jahannam|torment in the hereafter]]. The ''Umrah'', on the other hand, is a voluntary and less ritually-intensive version of the Hajj that can be done at any time of the year. | {{QualityScore|Lead=2|Structure=3|Content=2|Language=4|References=2}}The '''Hajj''' (حج) is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to [[Mecca]]. It is an obligatory duty (''[[fard]]'' الفرض) for physically and financially capable Muslims, and constitutes one of the [[Five Pillars of Islam]]. The pilgrimage takes place on the 12<sup>th</sup> month of the [[Islamic Lunar Calendar|Islamic calendar]], between the 7<sup>th</sup> and 13<sup>th</sup> day of ''Dhu al-Hijjah''. Those who fail, despite their capability, to complete the Hajj at least once during their life times may have others complete it on their behalf, so as to avoid [[Jahannam (Hell)|torment in the hereafter]]. The ''Umrah'', on the other hand, is a voluntary and less ritually-intensive version of the Hajj that can be done at any time of the year. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
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Performing the Hajj is also a physically exhausting exercise, and this exhaustion is a common cause of death among pilgrims. In 2011, twenty pregnant women suffered from miscarriages on the first day of the rituals because of exhaustion. Dr Walid al-Omari, director of the obstetrics and paediatrics hospital in Mecca said, "The miscarriages were caused mainly by fatigue as those women had to walk a long distance… another reason is they are surrounded by a large crowd and this makes them vulnerable to pushing and physical injury".<ref>[{{Reference archive|1=http://www.emirates247.com/news/region/20-miscarriage-cases-in-haj-2011-11-05-1.426972|2=2011-11-05}} 20 miscarriage cases in Haj] - Emirates 24/7 News, November 5, 2011</ref> | Performing the Hajj is also a physically exhausting exercise, and this exhaustion is a common cause of death among pilgrims. In 2011, twenty pregnant women suffered from miscarriages on the first day of the rituals because of exhaustion. Dr Walid al-Omari, director of the obstetrics and paediatrics hospital in Mecca said, "The miscarriages were caused mainly by fatigue as those women had to walk a long distance… another reason is they are surrounded by a large crowd and this makes them vulnerable to pushing and physical injury".<ref>[{{Reference archive|1=http://www.emirates247.com/news/region/20-miscarriage-cases-in-haj-2011-11-05-1.426972|2=2011-11-05}} 20 miscarriage cases in Haj] - Emirates 24/7 News, November 5, 2011</ref> | ||
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