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Upon arrival in Mecca, the pilgrim (Hajji) performs a series of ritual acts symbolic of the life of the prophet Muhammad, and of solidarity with Muslims worldwide. These include circling the Ka'bah[?] seven times, spending a night in the city of Medina, and casting a stone at a particular rock formation to symbolize refutation of the devil.
After performing the Hajj, some cultures allow a Muslim to prefix "Hajji" to his or her name as an honorific.
See also: list of Islamic terms in Arabic
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