Some pilgrims

Answer:

HAJIS

Hint:

Muslim travelers who fulfill a sacred duty by visiting Mecca during a specific annual event. Their journey is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Explanation:

The clue "Some pilgrims" refers to Muslims who make the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The answer "HAJIS" is the plural term for someone who has completed this journey, blending religious significance with a straightforward definition. There’s no wordplay here—just a direct cultural reference to a well-known pilgrimage.

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