The Hajj Map: Drag & Drop
Drag and drop the special places of Hajj to piece together a map of the pilgrimage, in an Islamic puzzle game for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is The Hajj Map: Drag & Drop about?
The Hajj Map: Drag & Drop is an Islamic puzzle game for children aged 4 to 9 in which they piece together all the special places that make up the journey of Hajj.
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah that every Muslim who is able makes once in their life. Over several days, pilgrims move between special places in and around the city. In this game, children drag each place and drop it onto the map until the whole picture of Hajj is complete.
The cover is a beautiful landscape made to look like cut paper and gold leaf. The Kaaba stands at the centre of the Sacred Mosque, with its white minarets around it. Beyond it are mountains, a row of three white pillars that look like the Jamarat, a camp of white tents, and sheep grazing on the green hills in front.
Seeing the places on one map helps children understand that Hajj is a journey, not a single moment. Parents can use the finished map to talk about what pilgrims do at each place, and about family members who have made Hajj or hope to. It is a good game to play in the days of Hajj, before Eid al-Adha.
The same map is also a jigsaw, The Hajj Map Jigsaw Puzzle. The Hajj Map is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah that every Muslim who is able makes once in their life.
- Hajj is a journey between special places in and around Makkah.
- The Kaaba is the House of Allah, which Muslims face when they pray.
How to play
- Look at the map of Hajj.
- Drag each special place of Hajj to where it belongs.
- Drop it onto the map.
- Keep going until the whole map is complete.
Skills practised
- Visual matching
- Spatial awareness
- Fine motor control
- Islamic words (Hajj, Kaaba)
Talk about it afterwards
- Which places did you put on the map?
- Where is the Kaaba on the map?
- Why do you think pilgrims travel to so many different places during Hajj?
- Do you know anyone who has been on Hajj?
Words to know
- Hajj
- The pilgrimage to Makkah that every Muslim who is able makes once in their life.
- Kaaba
- The House of Allah in Makkah, which Muslims face when they pray.
Frequently asked questions
What age is The Hajj Map suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. Younger children enjoy putting the places on the map, and older children can learn what happens at each one.
What does The Hajj Map teach children?
It shows the special places of Hajj on one map, so children can see that Hajj is a journey between them.
