Makkah
Festivals and Annual Events
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The holy month of Ramadan is when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. This is also a popular time for Muslims from the world over to come for Umra. Dates are subject to sighting of the moon.
Celebrated after the month of Ramadan ends when the new moon of the next month is sighted. This is a two to three day festival celebrated by spreading sweets and meeting loved ones. Based on lunar calendar.
Not entirely a festival. Treated more so as an unofficial Holiday.
The Muslim pilgrimage to the house of God, Ka'aba. Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca for the pilgrimage. Varies as per the lunar cycles.
To commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham when he agreed to slaughter his son Ishmael when asked by God. Muslims offer the sacrifice of a goat, cow or camel in solidarity. Those who are present for the pilgrimage are exempt.