hadj

Noun

Meaning

The pilgrimage to Mecca, performed by Mohammedans.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

haj hajj pilgrim hadji pilgrimage haji hajji craniotomy hajjah Chrismukkah benhadj ihraam

Hypernyms

pilgrimage pillar of Islam pilgrim's journey

Derivatives

hadjes

Examples

for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship Source: Internet

After the prince dies, El Hadj conceals the truth and, forced to become a prophet, he leads the men home. Source: Internet

“The truth is that Mohamed Fahmy, Peter Greste and Baher Mohamed are prisoners of conscience who must be released immediately and unconditionally,” said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Amnesty’s Middle East and North Africa Program Deputy Director. Source: Internet

Returning to his home town Ben Bella was elected town councillor and later joined the Movement for the Triumph of Democratic Liberties (MTLD) led by the father of Algeria’s nationalism, Messali Hadj. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hadithic Hadithist haditoxin hadje hadjee Hadjemi