Ihram clothing (Ahram clothing) includes men's and women's garments worn by

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people while in a state of '' Iḥrām'', during either of the Islamic pilgrimages, '' Ḥajj'' and/or ''ʿ Umrah''. The main objective is to avoid attracting attention. Men's garments often consist of two white unhemmed sheets (usually towelling material) and are universal in appearance. The top (the ''ridāʾ'' ( ar, رِدَاء)) is draped over the torso, and the bottom (the ''izār'' ()) is secured by a belt; plus a pair of sandals. Women's clothing, however, varies considerably and reflects regional as well as religious influences, but they often do not wear special clothing or cover their faces. White ''ihram'' clothing is intended to make everyone appear the same, to signify that in front of God there is no difference between a prince and a pauper. ''Ihram'' also contributes to a feeling of unity that pilgrims have when they are in the city of

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, that they are all brothers and sisters joined to worship Allah. Although it is simply an item of clothing to be worn during the pilgrimage, there are many competing views on the proper wearing of ihram. For example, the exact number of days a pilgrim is required to wear ihram varies according to the type of pilgrimage the individual is performing. Ihram is typically worn during Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month in the

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. Ihram is also a state which a pilgrim is in during the Hajj pilgrimage. Before entering Ihram, they bathe, trim their nails and hair, make '' wudu'' (cleansing ritual), and pronounce a formal intention to perform Hajj. While they are in this state, pilgrims are not allowed to hunt or kill any living thing, participate in sexual intercourse, cut hair or nails, or wear make-up or perfume.

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How to Wear the Ihram for Umrah & Hajj
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How to Wear Ihram

How to Tie Ihram Properly

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