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hadj  (hj)
n.
Variant of haj.
hadj [hædʒ]
n pl hadjes
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a variant spelling of hajj
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Noun1.hadjhadj - 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"
haj, hajj
pilgrim's journey, pilgrimage - a journey to a sacred place
pillar of Islam - (Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims


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