noun
- a pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is expected to make at least once in their lifetime
Usage: Also spelled hajj; One of the Five Pillars of Islam; Capitalized when referring to the specific religious obligation
Examples
- Many Muslims save for years to complete the haj.
- The haj brings millions of pilgrims to Mecca each year.
- She performed the haj during the holy month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
- The haj is one of the most important religious duties in Islam.
- Completing the haj is a significant spiritual milestone for Muslims.