Hajj

usgb/hædʒ/
noun

It is a Muslim pilgrimage or journey to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Every adult Muslim is required to perform hajj at least once in their lifetime if they are capable both physically and financially.
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Religious

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Religious Obligation

Hajj is a duty for Muslims, emphasizing its religious importance and necessity in Islam.

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Completing the hajj fulfills a crucial pillar of Islam.
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Mecca Centric

Hajj specifically involves visiting Mecca, stressing its unique geographical significance.

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During hajj, pilgrims pray in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
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Once in a Lifetime

Hajj is intended to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, although some may do it more often.

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He saved for years to afford his once-in-a-lifetime hajj to Mecca.
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