Hajj

Every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to go on Hajj is required to do so at least once, it is a religious duty and one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a pilgrimage to Mecca and all male pilgrims dress in the ihram, to show equality of all pilgrims in front of God as there is no difference between a prince and a pauper. The pilgrims do not shave, clip their nails, wear perfume, swear or quarrel, have sexual relations, uproot or damage plants, kill or harm wild animals, cover the head or the face and hands, marry, wear shoes over the ankles, or carry weapons. As the ruler of and being an able-bodied Muslim, it is time to set an example and begin the Hajj.