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Hajj: meaning, definitions and examples

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hajj

 

[ haj ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious pilgrimage

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is required of all able-bodied Muslims who can afford to undertake it at least once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage lasts for several days and includes a series of rituals performed in and around Mecca.

Examples of usage

  • Many Muslims save for years to perform Hajj.
  • During Hajj, millions gather in Mecca.
  • Hajj occurs in the last month of the Islamic calendar.
  • The rituals of Hajj are deeply spiritual.

Translations

Translations of the word "hajj" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hajj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haddsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ haji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะดะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hadลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hajj

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hajj

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hac

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์ฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hadลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hadลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ่ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hadลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hajj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะดะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hac

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hajj

Etymology

The term 'Hajj' comes from the Arabic root แธค-J-J, which means 'to intend a journey' or 'to head for a place'. This reflects the idea of the pilgrimage as a journey of discovery and worship. The practice of Hajj finds its origins in the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century, although its roots extend back to the time of the Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic), who is believed to have built the Kaaba in Mecca and established the rituals associated with the pilgrimage. The Hajj is performed during specific dates in the Islamic lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah, and it commemorates the actions of both Abraham and his wife Hagar. Over time, it has evolved into a major spiritual event that draws millions of Muslims from around the world, unifying them in their faith and devotion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,506 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.