Dhu al-Hijja

A form of Dhu'l-Hijja — The twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, during which the hajj takes place.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Dhu'l-Hijja.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe twelfth month of the Islamic calendar and the season of the hajj; has one extra day in leap years

Broader
Islamic calendar month
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