Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam , it is a Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place in the last month of the year, all who follow the Muslim faith are expected to make at least once during their lifetime as sign of devotion this is seen in chapter 18 when you read that Malcolm x wants to learn Arabic by the next time hes participates in the Hajj.

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