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Hajj 2021 (1442)

17 Mar 2021

Hajj is a religious pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. In 2021, the dates for Hajj will be approximately 17-22 July.

Due to uncertainties around travel due to the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) are advising British Muslims not to make any travel plans or bookings currently for Hajj 2021.

For more information and general advice on Hajj, visit the fitfortravel Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimage page