Meaning & use
haj
The pilgrimage to Mecca that every able Muslim is expected to make at least once in their lifetime.
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Millions of Muslims from around the world perform the haj each year during a designated month.
After completing the haj, my grandfather was given the honorific title Hajji by his community.
A note on using this word
Haj is often spelled 'hajj' in more formal texts; both spellings refer to the same fifth pillar of Islam.
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