Hajj (/ hɑːdʒ /; [1] Arabic: حَجّ, romanized: Ḥajj; also spelled Hadj or Haj) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, [2] the holiest city for Muslims.

Nov 24, 2025 · hajj, in Islam, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which every adult Muslim must make at least once in his or her lifetime. The hajj is the fifth of the …

The meaning of HAJI is one who has made a pilgrimage to Mecca —often used as a title.

The honorific "haji" is used for one who has visited Mecca. The hajji's return home is a cause for great happiness.

Sep 21, 2025 · Haji refers to a Muslim who has successfully completed the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. …

Hajj occurs in the sacred month of Hari Raya Haji (Dhul Hijjah), the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, this year hajj will take place between 4-9 June …

Information on the Hajj, past & present. Advice to help you prepare for your journey of a lifetime. Rituals & stages of the Hajj. Advice to help you prepare for Umrah. Frequently Asked …

Aug 11, 2025 · In order to perform Hajj, pilgrims from the United States must obtain a Hajj permit and visa issued through Nusuk (opens in a new tab). U.S. citizens living in Saudi Arabia must …

Sep 23, 2025 · (Islam) hajji: A Muslim who has participated in a hajj. Borrowed from Javanese ꦲꦗꦶ (aji), from Old Javanese aji ~ haji cognate with Tagalog hari. Doublet of aji, mostly …

haj•ji (haj′ ē), n., pl. haj•jis. Eastern Religions a Muslim who has gone on a pilgrimage to Mecca. Religion a Christian from Greece, Armenia, or any country of the Near East, who has visited …