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hajj

or haj, hadj

[ haj ]

noun

plural hajjes.
  1. the pilgrimage to Mecca, which every adult Muslim is supposed to make at least once in their lifetime: the fifth of the Pillars of Islam.


hajj

/ æ /

noun

  1. the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is required to make at least once in his life, provided he has enough money and the health to do so
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hajj1

First recorded in 1665–75, hajj is from the Arabic word ḥa ‼”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hajj1

from Arabic hajj pilgrimage
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Many will assume the title of “hajj” or “hajja” — a great honor, particularly in more traditional communities.

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With China further easing travel restrictions and Saudi Arabia lifting all pandemic restrictions for the yearly hajj pilgrimage, Dubai International Airport likely will see millions more passengers come through the key East-West transit point.

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The verdict comes as Saudi Arabia prepares to host the first hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina following the lifting of pandemic restrictions.

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