Haij Pilgrimage in Mecca

The pilgrimage is indeed an amazing phenomenon, which brings people together at a common goal, which is believed to be the essence or starting point of life and the ‘door’ to the afterlife. As we will discover, pilgrimages require great sacrifice, both financially and physically. Pilgrimages may give the impression of an act that is traditional and not ‘fit’ for our modern world. However, one who has not walked the pilgrimage may never see the insight that the pilgrims themselves see. One fact is certain and striking. The numbers of pilgrims at the world’s major shrines are still increasing.

The pilgrimage to Mecca is considered one of the pillars of Islam. It is an obligation for all Muslims to go to Mecca at least once in their life, provided they are physically and financially able. The purpose of the pilgrimage is to re-enact the rituals of the teachers and prophets of Islam. The pilgrimage, or Hajj, aims to create a deep spiritual transformation in all Muslims who go on it, and to help the Muslim live a life that is even

The Hajj is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and ultimately reflects many core Muslim beliefs. Through spiritual rebirth, the wearing of the Ihram garments, the acknowledgement of Allah 's omnipotency and the experience of following in Prophet Muhammad 's footsteps, adherents through the Hajj are able to reflect the Islamic beliefs of Jihad, Umma, Zakat, and forgiveness in their own lives. By this Muslims are able to become more intimate with Allah and his will, and are also destined to an afterlife in heaven by his side. Accordingly, those who do not complete the Hajj in their lifetime will be sentenced to an afterlife in purgatory. These consequences reflect how

For five weeks in 1964 Malcolm X completed the Hajj, a mandatory Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. When he returned from this trip, Malcolm had a different outlook and preached not to just African-Americans but to muslims of all races. It changed Malcolm’s world view and gave him hope for a better future.

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The Hajj is a yearly Islamic journey to Mecca, and a compulsory religious obligation for Muslims that must be done at any rate once in their lifetime by every Muslim who are physically and fiscally equipped for undertaking the voyage, and can bolster their family amid their nonappearance. It is one of the five mainstays of Islam, nearby Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, and

I chose this picture to introduce my ethnography project precisely because it shows the march to commemorate Imam Hussain (a.s). It symbolizes the eternal nature of Hussain’s revolution and people’s stand for social injustice and honor. My project focus on the meaning of the Imam Hussain (a.s) to the Muslim people. Imam Hussain (a.s), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh), was a leader known widely for his compassion, wisdom and integrity. In the early Muslim community, Imam Hussain, and his family, fought and stood up against injustice and oppression of Yazid. Imam Hussain (a.s) was brutally tortured and murdered in a battle with Yazid in Karbala, Iraq. Since then, mourning for Imam Hussain become a duty and obligation for Shia. The march

journey and it is also due to the effects that Mecca has before the Hajj (p. 1). And according to

Tourism plays a vital role in economic development in most countries around the world. The industry has not only direct economic impact, but also significant indirect and influential impacts. There is agreement among experts that the travel and tourism sector is the fastest growing of global economy. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism receipts surpass US$ 1 trillion in 2011, growing about 3.8%up from 2010 (WTO, 2012).

As a hijra I get pushed to the fringes of society. Yet I have dared to share my innermost life with you – about being a hijra and also about doing sex work. My story is not meant to offend, accuse or hurt anyone’s sentiments. My aim is to introduce to the readers the lives of hijras, their districts culture, and their dreams and desires. I hope now that by publishing my story, larger changes can be achieved. I hope this book of mine will make people see that hijras are capable of more than just begging and sex work. I do not seek sympathy from the society or the government. I seek to show that we hijras do have the right to live in this society. (Revathi,

This report will briefly raise awareness of what the Arab Spring therefore to be able to have a much better understanding on how it affected tourism and still has a big effect. A country’s tourism can also be affected by neighbor countries contemporary issues, so it is essential to be aware of what

Malta is an island state, in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily, Italy. It consists of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta being the largest island and most densely populated as provided by Costa et al (2014). Malta has a long history with strong traditions and culture, has been inhabited for the past seven thousand years. Malta offers a unique underground temple which is one of the nine UNESCO world Heritage Sites, blissful beaches, and outdoor adventures to captivating culture. Due to Malta`s attractiveness the destination offers a diversity of attractions that are appealing to tourists. There is a wide range of activity in Malta which tourists wants to engage, these attributes are considered useful for a destination Morrison (2013). That is why most business travel companies e.g. Clarity Travel Management deals with Malta as a destination because it is able to offer a variety of attractions connected with Malta`s history e.g. Megalithic temples and village religious feasts are well worth visiting My destination (2006). According to Mintel (2006) the majority of the 190,000 cultural tourists who visit Malta annually arrive in winter and spring – outside the main season. This means Malta is eager to further highlight the cultural and historic appeal of the island. Apart from attaining a more even spread of tourists seasonally, there are other advantages of raising cultural heritage tourism for Malta. It helps relieve pressure on congested resorts, the regeneration of some

We know that there is a diverse population in Singapore, consisting mainly of Chinese, Malay and Indians, all of which does not possess one single dominant national identity. Drawing on a variety of traditions, different ethnic groups all consider themselves important parts of the diverse society of Singapore. However, In the Saudi Arabia society, most people believe in Islam, and religious control of Islam and its influence on the country are political, economical and can be seen in people's daily life. Neglecting of religion may cause troubles in business activities. In Islam canon, the most important are: religious service, almsgiving, fasting and pilgrimage and other activities. Religious service is a ceremony that shows gratitude,

For education factor, (40) of Egyptian respondents whose have complaints to their travel agency, around (50.6%) have a Bachelor degree, moreover, approx. (89%) of them have a bachelor, post graduate, Master or PhD degree. This is consistent with Butelli (2007) saying that higher education positively related to complaining not only in the Western world but also in developing countries. But, this doesn’t appear clearly in Saudi responses, (32) of Saudi respondents whose have complaints to their travel agency, around (34.4%) have a Bachelor degree, while the rest are distributed convergence, (17.2%) still studying, (19.4%) secondary or diploma, (16.1%) post graduate and (13%) for master or PhD degree. This can be explained by the nature of Saudi society as a source for outbound tourism, and its high economic level provide the opportunity for

Pretoria, January 22, 2010. The Ambassador of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques in South Africa, Mr. Mohamed bin Mahmoud Al Ali opened the IMAX documentary feature: Journey to Mecca which tells the story of Ibn Battuta following his first pilgrimage to Mecca. The documentary also focuses on the contemporary Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca that draws three million Muslims from around the world.