Dhu Al-hijja (Noun)
Meaning
The twelfth month of the Islamic calendar and the season of the hajj; has one extra day in leap years.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The annual pilgrimage to Mecca takes place during the month of Dhu al-Hijja, which is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar.
- Pilgrims from all over the world travel to Mecca during Dhu al-Hijja to perform the hajj, a sacred ritual.
- The festival of Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijja.
- Many Muslims consider Dhu al-Hijja to be a blessed month and spend their time in increased prayer and devotion.
- The city of Mecca is especially crowded during Dhu al-Hijja as millions of pilgrims gather to perform the hajj rituals.