ihram

[ee-rahm]

noun

1. the dress worn by male Muslims on their pilgrimage to Mecca, consisting of two white cotton cloths, one worn round the waist, the other over the left shoulder.

ihram

/ ɪˈrɑːm /

noun

1. the customary white robes worn by Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, symbolizing a sacred or consecrated state

Word History and Origins

Origin of ihram¹

First recorded in 1695–1705, ihram is from the Arabic word iḥrām literally, prohibition

Word History and Origins

Origin of ihram¹

C18: from Arabic ihrām, from harama he forbade

Example Sentences

On the first day of the Hajj, male pilgrims were required to change their clothes for two white cloths and enter the state of Ihram.

From BBC

Pilgrims begin by entering a state of spiritual purity known as “ihram.”

From Seattle Times

Pilgrims must enter a state of spiritual purity, known as ihram, for the Hajj.

From Seattle Times

In early June, Husin packed his suitcase, including his “ihram,” the white robe that all male pilgrims wear.

From Seattle Times

Wearing masks and the ihram, the pilgrim’s seamless white garment, they each threw seven stones at a pillar symbolising Satan, taking them from sealed bags provided by the authorities.

From The Guardian