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The Missing Fifth Pillar Of Islam - An article arguing that the Islamic calendar has been manipulated, resulting in the invalidation of the Hajj.
Haj Committee (India) - Information about the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah including a training manual, audio, and picture gallery. Also offers travel arrangement services. Content available in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Hajj Information Center - Offers guides, articles, audio-visual resources, and accounts of the history of Hajj. Also includes old photos of the Hajj sites to use as screensavers.
The Pilgrimage to Mecca: One Woman's Journey - A five-part diary of the Hajj by a Saudi Journalist. (From the Christian Science Monitor, 2004)
The Haj - A presentation of practical advice for pilgrims performing the Hajj.
Channel 4 - The Hajj - Accompanies "The Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth", first screened on Channel 4 (UK) in 2003. Includes background articles on the ritual, history, and logistics; also video clips from the series, and a virtual Hajj.
Ahlan - A multilingual guide to performing Hajj and Umrah, with photos of the Hijaz.
Ministry of Hajj - Official website af the Saudi Arabian government authority directly responsible for all pilgrim affairs in the kingdom. Offers a comprehensive information resource on the Hajj.
Pictures of Mecca and Al Madina - A collection of photographs of the two holy cities Mecca and Madina; also includes MP3s of prayer calls.
The Holy Ka'bah - An illustrated history and description of the Holy Ka'bah.
A Pilgrim's Progress - A photo-essay from Time Magazine covering the world's largest, regularly scheduled pilgrimage.
Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) - Offers a full range of religious and practical advice to pilgrims, particularly related to health and safety.
Hajj Practicalities - A Hajji who has made Hajj and Umrah several times shares his practical experience; the Hanafi religious requirements are also included.
Hajj Assistance Committee of North America - Organizes Umrah and Hajj travel to Saudi Arabia, and Ziyarat groups to Iran and Syria; information about itineraries, facilities, booking and costs.
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