The pilgrimage to Mecca, performed by Mohammedans. It is the duty of Moslems to make a journey to Mecca at least once ina lifetime, or if that is not possible, three journeys to one of the alternate sacred sites.

A word for both the pilgrimage to Mecca, and for those who have completed the pilgrimage. In the second case it is an appellation of respect, and is often applied to aged men, whether they have actually made the pilgrimage or not.

the Arabic term for the formal pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca; in Islam, one of the Five Pillars of Faith.