hadj

3 definitions found

hadj - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  haj \haj\, hajj \hajj\n.
     A pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at
     least once. [Also spelled hadj.]
  
     Syn: hadj, haj.
          [WordNet 1.5] haji

  Hadj \Hadj\ (h[a^]j), n. [Ar. hajj, fr. hajja to set out, walk,
     go on a pilgrimage.]
     The pilgrimage to Mecca, performed by Mohammedans. It is the
     duty of Moslems to make a journey to Mecca at least once ina
     lifetime, or if that is not possible, three journeys to one
     of the alternate sacred sites. [Also spelled haj and
     hajj.]
     [1913 Webster +PJC]

hadj - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  hadj
      n 1: 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" [syn: hajj, haj, hadj]