Found 2 items, similar to hajj.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: hajj
hajj
n : the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during
the month of Dhu al-Qadah; 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” [syn:
haj,
hadj]
[also:
hajjes (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: hajj
Hadj
\Hadj\ (h[a^]j), n. [Ar. hajj, fr. hajja to set out, walk,
go on a pilgrimage.]
The pilgrimage to Mecca, performed by Mohammedans. It is the
duty of Moslems to make a journey to Mecca at least once ina
lifetime, or if that is not possible, three journeys to one
of the alternate sacred sites. [Also spelled
haj and
hajj.]
[1913 Webster +PJC]
haj
\haj\, hajj
\hajj\n.
A pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at
least once. [Also spelled
hadj.]
Syn: hadj, haj.
[WordNet 1.5]