内容摘要：Remaining contenders after the fraught first round are neck and neck, but the country’s choice will determine whether government can get vital reforms through.

Remaining contenders after the fraught first round are neck and neck, but the country’s choice will determine whether government can get vital reforms through.

In this visual explainer, we cover 10 frequently asked questions about the Hajj, providing insights into its significance, rituals and preparations.1. What is the Hajj?

The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and it is the fifth and final pillar of Islam, along with declaration of faith (shahada), five daily prayers, obligatory charity (), and fasting during the month of Ramadan.The word comes from the Arabic root “h-j-j”, which means “intending a journey” or “to set out for a definitive purpose”.

It is obligatory once in a lifetime for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey.2. When is the Hajj performed?

The Hajj is performed between the 8th and 12th (or 13th) of Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. The timing falls roughly 70 days after the end of Ramadan, though this can vary slightly depending on the lunar cycle.

In 2025, the Hajj will take place from June 4 to June 9, but many start arriving in the days and weeks ahead to prepare for the journey.How that tariff increase would affect an existing free-trade pact with Canada and Mexico – or a separate trade deal struck earlier this month with the United Kingdom – remains unclear.

Also left ambiguous was the nature of a partnership developping between Nippon Steel, the largest steel producer in Japan, and the domestic company US Steel. Still, at the rally, Trump played up the partnership as a “blockbuster agreement”.“ There’s never been a $14bn investment in the history of the steel industry in the United States of America,” Trump said of the deal.

A tariff hike on steelFriday’s rally was a return to the site of many election-season campaign events for Trump and his team.