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pilgrimage

[pil-gruh-mij] / ˈpɪl grə mɪdʒ /


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Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, defying searing temperatures under the desert sun as they fulfilled a lifelong dream.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

"I have wanted to perform the pilgrimage my entire life, for 40 or 50 years," said Jreish Mohammed, a 68-year-old Moroccan.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The arduous, outdoor pilgrimage will be held against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions but also under punishing heat, with temperatures forecast to top 40C for much of the week.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

And a holy card from our pilgrimage to Higuey the time Patria claimed to have heard a voice.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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