hadj Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun 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
    haj; hajj.
    • for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship

WordNet

Hadj noun
Etymology
Ar.hajj, fr. hajja to set out, walk, go on a pilgrimage.
Definitions
  1. The pilgrimage to Mecca, performed by Mohammedans.

Webster 1913