Hajj and Umrah are among the holiest acts of worship in Islam, where Muslims from around the world journey to Makkah to perform these sacred rituals, seeking Allah’s pleasure and spiritual purification. Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam Obligation: Mandatory once in a lifetime for every financially and physically capable Muslim. Time: Performed in Dhul-Hijjah (8th–13th). Rituals: Include Ihram, standing at Arafat, Tawaf, Sa’i, and stoning the Jamarat. Virtue: The Prophet ﷺ said: “A Hajj accepted by Allah receives no less a reward than Paradise” (Bukhari & Muslim). Umrah: A Sacred Pilgrimage Ruling: A highly recommended Sunnah, performable anytime. Rituals: Consist of Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, and shaving/cutting hair. Virtue: Expiation of sins, as the Prophet ﷺ said: “One Umrah to another is an expiation for what is between them” (Bukhari & Muslim).