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Evidence of ‘World’s Earliest Pilgrimage’ Unearthed in Northwest Arabia
Artifacts Suggest Sorcerers Were At Work on the Pilgrimage Road to Mecca
Recent discoveries adjacent to the ancient Pilgrimage Road, known as Darb al-Hajj, have led researchers to suggest that Muslim pilgrims traveling from Cairo to Mecca around four centuries ago may have sought the services of professional sorcerers on their spiritual journey. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Read Later Source
Saudi Arabia expects ‘exceptional, safe’ Hajj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia said Saturday it expects an "exceptional" and "safe" Hajj pilgrimage this year, Anadolu reports. "All preparations bode well. We are optimistic about this Hajj season," Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, told the state-run Al-Ekhbariya television channel. He said this year's Hajj pilgrimage […]
Vatican confirms Pope’s Portugal visit, including pilgrimage to Fatima shrine
Vatican confirms Pope’s Portugal visit, including a pilgrimage to Fatima shrine, in August for World Youth Day. The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will travel to Portugal for World Youth Day in the first week of August, and include a stop at the popular Marian shrine in Fatima. The visit from 2 – 6 […]
On the Road to Enlightenment: 7 of the World’s Most Historic Pilgrimage Routes
Embark on a journey through time and faith as we explore the world’s most renowned pilgrimage routes. From the scenic trails of Japan to the spiritual heart of Mecca, these routes have been walked by millions of people over the centuries, each seeking to connect with their beliefs and culture. For centuries these routes have […]
A Pilgrimage of Thought: the Politician, Poet, and Pilgrim called Dante Alighieri
Born in Florence in the late thirteenth century, Dante Alighieri would grow up to become one of the most famed and well-read authors of the Italian Middle Ages. The scope of his political and philosophical intellect would serve him well in his best-known work, The Divine Comedy, in both its depth and the nature of […]
Saudi security forces monitor annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca
Saudi security forces monitor the holy sites in Mecca during the annual hajj pilgrimage with cameras distributed in main areas of the holy city. The first group of pilgrims arrive today at the Grande Mosque of Mecca to perform the welcoming Tawaf (circling of the Kaaba) during the second downsized hajj staged amid the coronavirus […]
Hasidic pilgrimage worries Hungarian villagers under COVID strain
About a thousand Hasidic Jews from around the world made a pilgrimage to a small northern Hungarian village on Thursday, but their presence has made some locals nervous as Hungary fights a third, destructive wave of the pandemic. The village of Bodrogkeresztur has recently become a pilgrimage site for Hasidic Jews to commemorate a rabbi […]
Iranian miniature, pilgrimage, ritual, and stringed instrument closer to UNESCO tags
TEHRAN – UNESCO will soon be investigating the possible inscription of four Iranian elements, including the art of miniature and the ancient Mehregan Festival, on the world heritage list. Final decisions will be reached at the 15th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, deputy tourism minister Mohammad-Hassan Talebian […]
Tens of thousands mark Shi’ite Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid COVID fears
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Bhutan’s Burning Lake, Place of Legend and Pilgrimage
Bhutan’s sacred Burning Lake (known also as Membartsho or Mebar Tsho), in the Tang Valley, gets its name from a legend involving Pema Lingpa (or Padma Lingpa), a renowned Bhutanese saint. Today, the Burning Lake is not only visited by pilgrims, but also by tourists. In previous years, mishaps have occurred at the site, resulting […]
Mayor of Haredi settlement flies to Uman pilgrimage as residents prepare for full lockdown
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How an annual religious pilgrimage created a year-round Jewish community in Uman, Ukraine
(JTA) — Before deciding to stay permanently, Chaim Chazin would visit the small city of Uman, Ukraine, every year around Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. For Chazin, a religiously observant music producer from Israel, the brief annual visits were energizing spiritual experiences away from money troubles back home. “There’s a feeling of holiness in […]
A Pilgrimage of Thought: The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
The most widely read work of Florentine politician and writer Dante Alighieri, the Divine Comedy dictates a tale of the three realms of the afterlife as believed by the Italians of the Middle Ages. Broken into three parts, Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso are individual cantos—defined as a version of an epic poem that is usually sung—that […]
Anti-Netanyahu protests swell yet again, with Hasidic Uman pilgrimage hopefuls joining the crowds
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The anarchic ultra-Orthodox Jews prepared to die for their pilgrimage
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The anarchic ultra-Orthodox Jews prepared to die for their pilgrimage
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How a Hasidic pilgrimage to Ukraine could bring down Israel’s acclaimed COVID czar
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Ukraine temporarily bars foreigners after Israel asks to restrict Uman pilgrimage
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Netanyahu’s coalition whip blasts coronavirus czar over Ukraine pilgrimage
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Netanyahu’s coalition whip blasts coronavirus czar over Ukraine pilgrimage
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Coronavirus Israel live: Ukraine to restrict Jewish pilgrimage upon Israel’s request
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Ukraine to restrict Jewish pilgrimage in response to Israel plea
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Why the Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman must be stopped
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Ukraine blocks entry of foreigners to Uman ahead of Hasidic pilgrimage, citing coronavirus concerns
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Greece: Tinos pilgrimage overshadowed by virus
Greek Orthodox pilgrims have been arriving on the Aegean island of Tinos ahead of an August 15 religious holiday. The annual visit to the island’s renowned Church of the Panagia of Tinos – which houses an icon believed to perform miracles – usually attracts thousands of pilgrims marking the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The […]