ihram
noun
- a costume worn by Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, consisting of one piece of white cotton around the waist and hips and another over the shoulder
- the restrictions and rules that must be observed by a pilgrim so dressed
See ihram in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ē-rämˈ)
noun Islam - The sacred dress of Muslim pilgrims, consisting of two lengths of white cotton, one wrapped around the loins, the other thrown over the left shoulder.
- The state of ritual purity of Muslims in wearing this dress for pilgrimage or for other acts of worship, especially the daily worship.
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