Discover fascinating facts about the world's largest annual pilgrimage - from historical insights to modern marvels that make Hajj possible.
Annual Pilgrims
Countries Represented
Years of History
Mosque Capacity
Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their five daily prayers. This direction is called "Qibla," and there are apps and compasses specifically designed to help Muslims find the correct direction from anywhere on Earth.
The Zamzam well has been providing water for over 4,000 years and has never dried up. It produces approximately 11-18.5 liters per second and is considered blessed water by Muslims worldwide.
The white Ihram clothing worn by male pilgrims has no stitches, pockets, or buttons. This simple garment symbolizes purity, equality, and the temporary nature of worldly life, reminding pilgrims of their mortality and the afterlife.
The timing of Hajj rituals is so precise that missing the standing at Arafah by even a few minutes can invalidate the entire pilgrimage. This emphasizes the importance of following the prescribed schedule exactly.
Hajj holds the Guinness World Record for the largest annual gathering of people in one place, with over 2.5 million participants from around the globe.
The Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca is the largest mosque in the world, covering an area of 88.2 acres and capable of accommodating over 2 million worshippers.
Hajj brings together people from more countries than any other single event, representing virtually every nation on Earth and showcasing incredible diversity.
Hajj is one of the oldest continuously practiced religious pilgrimages in the world, with traditions dating back over 1,400 years without interruption.
Learn about the spiritual journey, preparation requirements, and the profound experience that transforms millions of lives each year.