hadj

• Sustantivo que designa la peregrinación a La Meca que debe realizar todo musulmán al menos una vez en su vida, considerada uno de los pilares del islam, así como el viaje religioso asociado a ella.

A noun referring to the pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja, which is the fifth pillar of Islam and a religious journey expected of Muslims at least once in their lifetime.

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   The annual pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is expected to undertake at least once in their lifetime, if they are physically and financially able. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

   Hajj

   • He saved money for years to perform the hadj.
   • Millions of Muslims travel to Mecca for the hadj each year.
   • Completing the hadj is a deeply spiritual experience for believers.