noun
- a pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is expected to make at least once in their lifetime if they are able
Usage: Also spelled 'haj'; One of the Five Pillars of Islam; Typically occurs in the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah
Examples
- Many Muslims save money for years to afford the hajj to Mecca.
- The hajj is one of the most important religious duties in Islam.
- Millions of pilgrims participate in the hajj each year.
- She completed her hajj last spring and returned home with new spiritual insights.
- The hajj requires physical stamina and spiritual commitment.
- Muslims who have completed the hajj often use the title 'Hajji' or 'Hajja' before their name.