Eid Mubarak to all Muslim brothers and sisters around the world.
May Allah grant us the wisdom to understand the blessings of Muslim unity, sacrifice and patience as the outcome of Hajj and Eid.

Saudi Government is taking some steps as preventive measures to stop the spread of H1N1 flu (commonly known as swine flu) during the Hajj.
Saudi government will not allow adults over 65 and children under 12 this year to come for Hajj. Furthermore, all the pilgrims will have to show proof they’ve received flu shots at home. These conditions came after consultations with top international experts in the field,No one will be able to get a visa without fulfilling these new rules.
About three million people every year to the holy cities …

The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every able-bodied Muslim who can financially afford to is required to perform it at least once in his or her lifetime. About three million Muslim pilgrims from nearly 100 countries have gthered in a valley just outside the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia as they began the hajj.
The pilgrims left Makkah on Saturday after completing the first ritual of the hajj by circling the sacred Kaaba seven times inside the Grand Mosque. Dressed in white, pilgrims piled into and on top …

Heartiest Eid Mubarak to every one.
I know there are two eids in North America even this year as some are following Saudi Arabia and rest are following local moon sighting. It is sad that we Muslims can not unite on this simple and basic issue let alone other major issues faced by Muslim Ummah. 
Hajj Mubarak to all as well who were the lucky ones this year.
 Take care and enjoy these happy momonts and dont forget to remember those who are less fortunate.

The purposes for which Allah has enjoined Hajj are many, among which are the following:

It is the largest annual convention of faith, where Muslims meet to know one another, study their common affairs and promote their general welfare.

It is also the greatest regular peace conference known in the history of mankind. In the course of Hajj, peace is the dominant theme. It is peace with God, with one’s soul and with one another. It is even peace with animals, birds and insects. To disturb the peace of anyone or any …