pilgrimage
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Central to Eid al-Adha celebrations, which mark the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, is the sacrificing of a sheep.
From Barron's • May 27, 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
The largest number of victims came from Iran, which accused the Saudis of botching administration of the pilgrimage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
For a moment it seemed pointless, this annual pilgrimage to a home that continued to reject me, and I wondered if I should go.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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