GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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‖Hadj (hăj), n. [Ar. hajj, fr. hajja to set out, walk, go on a pilgrimage.] The pilgrimage to Mecca, performed by Muslims.  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.]

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

    Syn. -- hadj, haj.

    [WordNet 1.5]

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