In Cape Town, Hajj is not only a personal journey – it is a deeply communal experience woven into the life of families, masjids, and entire communities.
Long before the hujaaj board their flights, homes begin to fill with visitors, advice, tears, duas, and excitement.
From farewell gatherings to the emotional scenes at the airport, this first part explores the spiritual and cultural traditions surrounding the departure of Cape Town’s hujaaj.
Listen to Community Pulse’ Gadija Ahjum speak to Shaykh Nabeel Majiet, Islamic Scholar and lecturer at the Medina Institute, unpack the farewell of the Hujaaj.
