Women on periods cannot perform Tawaaf, but can perform all the other actions of Hajj. There are two obligatory Tawaafs in Hajj: Tawaf uzZiyarah and Tawaf ulWida. Tawaf ulWida is not obligatory on a woman who is menstruating. read more
The second reason is that for most people, Hajj is a once in a lifetime event. During menstruation, a woman should not enter Masjid ulHaraam, and hence cannot perform many of the extra-credit rituals associated with Hajj. Women don't want to miss out on any of the extra-credit, and so take medicines to delay menstruation. read more
(2) Me and my wife want to perform hajj and have the means to perform hajj. But I have a daughter of 1.5 years and no one to look after. Does Islam still make it to perform hajj right away or should I wait for some time. Please reply at the earliest. Q: A woman went on hajj without being accompanied by a mahram. read more