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HADJ
hajj, haj, hadj
(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”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
hadj (plural hadjes)
Alternative spelling of hajj
Source: Wiktionary
Hadj, n. Etym: [Ar.hajj, fr. hajja to set out, walk, go on a pilgrimage.]
Definition: The pilgrimage to Mecca, performed by Mohammedans.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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