hadj

Other forms: hadjes

Definitions of hadj
  1. noun
    the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba
    synonyms: haj, hajj
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    type of:
    pilgrim's journey, pilgrimage
    a journey to a sacred place
    pillar of Islam
    (Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims
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