hajj

/hædʒ/

The hajj is a pilgrimage, or religious trip, that Muslims try to make at some point in their lives. The hajj is taken to the city of Mecca, the holiest site of Islam.

The hajj is one of the Pillars of Islam — acts that Muslims consider mandatory — which include faith, prayer, charity, and fasting. Unless they are financially or physically unable to make the trip, Muslims are expected to make the hajj at least once in their lives. The hajj is the world's biggest annual gathering, and it demonstrates Muslim faith and solidarity. The Arabic hajj comes from hajja, "he went on a pilgrimage."

Definitions of hajj

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
   “for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship”

   synonyms: hadj, haj

   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