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10 facts to know about Haj, a religious duty performed by Muslims

New Delhi, Oct 25: Haj in Arabic means "pilgrimage". It is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at

PTI PTI Updated on: October 25, 2012 17:10 IST




The pilgrims then shave their heads, perform a ritual of animal sacrifice, and celebrate the three day global festival of Eid al-Adha.





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