ihram

(noun)

the clothing worn on the Muslim pilgrimage to the Hajj (Mecca); one length of cotton cloth around the loins and another thrown over the left shoulder

Related Terms

  • pilgrimage

Examples of ihram in the following topics:

  • Sacred Ceremonies and Pilgrimages

    • The ihram (white robes of pilgrimage) is meant to show equality of all pilgrims in the eyes of Allah: that there is no difference between a prince and a pauper.
    • The ihram is also symbolic for holy virtue and pardon from all past sins.
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