Hajj

[/hɑːdʒ/]
nounmasculinepl: Hajjs
Hajj
1. The pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is obligated to make at least once in their lifetime; one of the Five Pillars of Islam
She completed her Hajj last year and returned home spiritually fulfilled.
Ela completou seu Hajj no ano passado e voltou para casa espiritualmente realizada.
2. The journey itself, typically undertaken during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah
Millions of pilgrims undertake the Hajj annually.
Milhões de peregrinos fazem o Hajj anualmente.
Hajj is a deeply significant religious and cultural practice in Islam. The term is typically not translated in Portuguese-speaking contexts and remains as 'Hajj.' In Brazil and Portugal, with growing Muslim populations, the term is increasingly understood and respected. The pilgrimage represents one of the most important spiritual obligations in Islam and is a major global event with significant geopolitical and cultural implications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pilgrimage to MeccaIslamic pilgrimagesacred journey

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
Hajj
Commonly used as-is without translation; sometimes explained as 'peregrinação a Meca'
Portugal
Hajj
Used identically to Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'peregrinação islâmica'

Related Words

UmrahMeccaFive Pillars of IslamMuslimpilgrimage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make the Hajj
completing one's Hajj
Hajj pilgrimage
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