PUZZLES

Makka is a beautiful place where you can see a lovely mix of people coming from all over the world. Every person speaks a language and comes from a different backg round. Everyone is different, yet all are united by faith and religion. Pilgrims begin mhahr bly entering Ihram, a state of purity, and making their intention. Upon reaching the Kaaba, they perform Tawaf, circling it seven times. Some walk alone in reflection, others in groups, whispering duas together, and some pause to raise their hands in prayer, their eyes filled with hope and gratitude. After Tawaf, they move to Sa' i, walking between Safa and Marwa, just as Sayyida Hajar did in search of water for her son, Prophet Ismail. At the green lights, men hurry, footsteps with faith and determination. Finally, to complete Umrah, pilgrims perform Halq or Taqsir, shaving or trimming their hair.