Definition of hajj
: the pilgrimage to Mecca prescribed as a religious duty for Muslims
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MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Technology has changed the way Muslims experience the hajj pilgrimage, a rite required at least once in a lifetime of able-bodied faithful who can afford the trip to Mecca.
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Origin and Etymology of hajj
Arabic ḥajj
First Known Use: 1673
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playDefinition of hajj for English Language Learners
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: a journey to Mecca that is a religious duty for Muslims
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