Dhu al-Hijjah
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar: Dhu al-Hijjah is the month during which the annual Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca takes place. It is one of the four sacred months in Islam.
Usage
- As a proper noun (always capitalized):
- The major Islamic festivals of Eid al-Adha and the Hajj pilgrimage occur in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
- Muslims who are not performing the Hajj often fast during the first nine days of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Day of Arafah, the most important day of the Hajj, falls on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
- The Islamic calendar is lunar, so Dhu al-Hijjah rotates through the seasons over the years.
Advanced Usage
- "In Dhu al-Hijjah": Used to specify when an event occurs within this sacred month.
- The pilgrimage rites are performed in Dhu al-Hijjah.
Variants and Related Words
- Dhu'l-Hijjah: An alternate transliteration of the same Arabic term.
- Hajj (noun): The major Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a pillar of Islam and occurs in this month.
- Eid al-Adha (noun): The "Festival of Sacrifice," which begins on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Synonyms
- The Month of the Hajj: A descriptive synonym referencing its primary significance.
- The Sacred Month: A reference to its status as one of Islam's holy months.
Notes on Meaning
- This term refers specifically to a named month in a specific calendar system. It does not have other general meanings. Its defining characteristic is its association with the Hajj pilgrimage.
Noun
- the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar and the season of the hajj; has one extra day in leap years