Ihram clothing
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Ihram clothing (also spelt Ahram clothing) includes men's and women's garments worn by Muslim people during the Ihram pilgrimage (Hajj). Men's garments often consist of two white unhemmed sheets (usually towelling material) and are universal in appearance. The top is draped over the torso and the bottom is secured by a belt; plus a pair of sandals. Women's clothing, however, varies considerably and reflects regional as well as religious influences.
White Ihram clothing is intended to make everyone appear the same, as in the eyes of Allah there is no difference between a prince and a pauper when everyone is dressed equally. Ihram also contributes to a feeling of unity that pilgrims have when they are in the holy city of Makkah. They are all brothers and sisters joined to worship Allah.There are also certain behaviors that are expected and forbidden once ihram is donned. Ihram is typically worn during Dhu al-Hijjah.
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 also a state 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, wear makeup or perfume.
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