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Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey and can support their family during their absence. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, along with Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), and Sawm (fasting during Ramadan). The pilgrimage takes place from the 8th to the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Hajj is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and communal worship, with millions of Muslims from around the world coming together to perform the same rituals in unity and solidarity.