Q. Also how do we greet people for hajj? Is it three hugs? I notice for eid-ul-fitr you were doing one hug. Is a hug even necessary?

A. If one is comfortable hugging, they should do so. It is neck to neck. Not stomach to stomach as the trend suggests. It can be done one time. If you wish, you can even do it three times. If you wish to eliminate the hug and replace it with a handshake, you are at liberty to do so.

First make the salam, then wish them well.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.