haj

n.

1.

A pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at least once.

Noun

1.

haj - 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" Synonyms: hadj, hajj

hadj, hajj, pilgrim's journey, pilgrimage, pillar of Islam