hajj

Sacred Islamic voyage

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Every Muslim who is physically and financially able is required to make the hajj at least once in their lifetime.

The pilgrimage occurs during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah and involves specific rituals over several days: After completing the hajj, he added the honorific "Hajji" to his name.

Also spelled hadj.

pilgrimage

Kaaba

Sacred cube in Mecca

MeccaIslam's most sacred city
ArafatPalestinian nationalist leader
MinaFemale given name

Masjid al-Haram · Medina · stoning · circumambulation · pilgrim · sacred journey · obligation · once in a lifetime

ritual

stoning

Removing fruit seeds

sacrificeGiving up something precious
shavingRemoving hair with blade
Eid al-AdhaIslamic festival honoring obedience

salat · white garments · barefoot · pebbles · animal sacrifice · supplication · rites · circumambulation · standing · procession

communal

gathering

Collection of people meeting

congregationAssembled group of worshippers
millionsNumbers in seven figures
diversityState of varied elements

nations · unity · brotherhood · equality · white garments · solidarity · global · assembly · fellowship · shared experience

spiritual

devotion

Deep, loyal commitment

faithTrust without proof
purityUncontaminated quality
forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders

repentance · submission · equality · unity · brotherhood · renewal · salvation · sanctity · humility · prayer

hajj

Kaaba

stoning

gathering

devotion

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