hajj

Everyday

1. (Islam) The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia that every adult Muslim who is healthy and can afford it should make at least once in their life. tree →
2. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the main duties of Muslims. tree →

In the lessons

In religion lessons pupils learn that on the hajj Muslims wear simple white clothes (ihram), walk around the Kaaba seven times, and pray at Mount Arafat; afterwards comes the festival of Eid al-Adha. It shows that all believers are equal before God. Phrases: «go on hajj», «make the hajj», «perform hajj».

Examples

• My friend's grandfather went on hajj last summer. tree →
• The hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. tree →
• Millions of Muslims make the hajj to Mecca. tree →
• Pilgrims on the hajj wear plain white clothes. tree →
• During the hajj, people walk around the Kaaba seven times. tree →
• A man who has made the hajj is sometimes called Hajji. tree →

Note

Arabic word. Often written with a capital H. Spelled hajj, haj or hadj. Pronounced «hadge». Not to be confused with other trips: it is a religious duty, done at a set time of the Islamic year.