This is the 276th most frequent Hindi word.
हज
Haj (हज) is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory for Muslims at least once if able.
Here, 'हज' is used to denote the planned pilgrimage made by the speaker's parents.
मेरे अम्मी-अब्बू अगले साल हज के लिए जा रहे हैं।
My mother and father are going for Hajj next year.
In this usage, 'हज' is used to describe the event where participants come together, emphasizing its communal aspects.
हज के दौरान, वहाँ पर कई संस्कृतियों के लोग एकत्र होते हैं।
During the Hajj, people from various cultures gather there.
In this sentence, 'हज' refers to the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, highlighting its religious and societal importance.