Hajj (Noun)
Meaning
The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; 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".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The trip to Mecca was a lifelong dream for the elderly woman who had finally saved enough money to perform the hajj.
- Every year millions of Muslims from around the world make the hajj to Mecca, a journey that is considered the fifth pillar of Islam.
- The hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey.
- For many Muslims, the hajj is a transformative experience that brings them closer to their faith and to their fellow believers.
- The Saudi government has implemented various measures to ensure the safety and comfort of pilgrims during the hajj, which is one of the largest annual gatherings of people in the world.