Guides and companions for the journey of a lifetime: step-by-step Umrah, the days of Hajj, packing lists and duas to carry with you.
Hajj begins (8 Dhul Hijjah): Friday 14 May 2027, in 186 days.
| Hijri year | Date by calculation |
|---|---|
| 8 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Friday 14 May 2027 |
| 8 Dhul Hijjah 1449 | Wednesday 3 May 2028 |
| 8 Dhul Hijjah 1450 | Sunday 22 April 2029 |
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura calendar. Communities that follow a local moon sighting may mark it a day later, so confirm with your masjid.
The days of Hajj
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| 8 Dhul Hijjah | Pilgrims enter ihram and go to Mina. |
| 9 Dhul Hijjah | The Day of Arafah, the heart of Hajj, then the night at Muzdalifah. |
| 10 Dhul Hijjah | Eid al-Adha: stoning at Jamarat al-‘Aqabah, the sacrifice, shaving or trimming, and tawaf al-ifadah. |
| 11–13 Dhul Hijjah | The days of tashreeq in Mina, stoning the three jamarat each day. |
The ten best days, Arafah and Eid al-Adha
Companions for the journey
Umrah Companion: First-Timer and Women’s Edition
Every step of Umrah with its duas, a women's section, packing and document checklists, cut-out dua cards and a phone version to carry.
Hajj Companion 1448: Day-by-Day Guide and Notebook
Seminar notes, a plan for each day from Mina to the Jamarat, a women's section, packing list and dua cards.
Umrah and Hajj Companion Bundle
The Umrah Companion and the Hajj Companion together.
