Hajjis

/ˈhɑːdʒiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'hajji,' referring to multiple Muslim pilgrims who have successfully completed the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Etymology

From Arabic 'ḥājjī,' the emphatic form of 'ḥāj' (one who has pilgrimed). The doubled 'j' and '-i' ending reflect classical Arabic pronunciation and morphology.

Kelly Says

In Islamic culture, completing the Hajj is so significant that 'hajji' becomes part of a person's identity and title for life—like a badge of honor that never gets removed!

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