noun
- Plural of hadji; Muslims who have made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Usage: Also spelled hajis or hajjis.; Refers to followers of Islam who have completed the hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Examples
- The hadjis gathered at the mosque to celebrate the end of the pilgrimage season.
- Many hadjis wear special clothing to mark their spiritual achievement.
- The city welcomed thousands of hadjis returning from their sacred journey.
- Hadjis are highly respected in their communities for completing the pilgrimage.
- The hadjis shared stories of their experiences in Mecca with their families.