Ihram clothing

[2] 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 Mecca, that they are all brothers and sisters joined to worship Allah.

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.

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.