Pilgrimages to Makkah __socratesPageHistoryEdit Visual Text PILGRIMAGES TO MAKKAH. Are of two kinds: the Hajj or special pilgrimage performed in the month of Zu 'l-Hijjah, and the 'Umrah, or visitation, which may be performed at any time of the year. [HAJJ, 'UMRAH.] Based on <a href="https://www.juancole.com/library/books/encyclopedias/dictionary-of-islam-hughes ">Hughes, Dictionary of Islam</a> CancelTweetShareRedditEmail