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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== | ||