: the pilgrimage to Mecca prescribed as a religious duty for Muslims
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Around 2 million pilgrims are currently performing the hajj in Saudi Arabia, heightening the urgency of avoiding a return to conflict in order to ensure their safety.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 May 2026 Gulbadan was among the first Mughal women to go on the hajj, leading a group of other zenana women in 1576.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 Mar. 2026 Attracting visitors beyond the millions making the annual hajj pilgrimage is part of Saudi Arabia’s effort to develop new sources of income.—Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026 Before the hajj, worshippers are expected to enter into a state of spiritual piety and during the events, men wear simple, white garments.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hajj