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Definition of “hajj”

hajj or hadj (hædʒ Pronunciation for )

Definitions

noun

Word forms:   plural hajjes, hadjes
  1. the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is required to make at least once in his life, provided he has enough money and the health to do so

Word Origin

from Arabic hajj pilgrimage

Example Sentences Including 'hajj'

The five-day hajj involving tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims begins today.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
The hajj attracts more than two million Muslims to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Misc (1999)
The presidents in the region made a point of undertaking umra, a short hajj to Mecca, during their trips to Saudi Arabia.
Hiro, Dilip Between Marx and Muhammed

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