Word
hajj
Phoneticsha·jj
US/ˈhædʒ/
UK/hˈædʒ/
Definition
n. the religious journey to the city of Mecca that every Muslim tries to make at least once in their life. It is one of the most important duties in Islam.
n. the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, which constitutes one of the five pillars of Islam. It is performed during the final month of the Islamic calendar and is mandatory for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable.
Examples
“Thousands of people travel to Mecca for the hajj every year.”
“After years of saving money, the elderly couple finally began their preparations for the hajj.”
“The logistical challenge of managing millions of pilgrims during the hajj requires extensive coordination between international travel agencies and the local authorities in Saudi Arabia.”
Examples
simple
“Thousands of people travel to Mecca for the hajj every year.”
contextual
“After years of saving money, the elderly couple finally began their preparations for the hajj.”
complex
“The logistical challenge of managing millions of pilgrims during the hajj requires extensive coordination between international travel agencies and the local authorities in Saudi Arabia.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the' and the verb 'perform' or 'make'.
Etymology
From Arabic حَجّ (ḥajj, “pilgrimage”), from حَجَّ (ḥajja, “to go, to repair”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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