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pilgrimage

[pil-gruh-mij] / ˈpɪl grə mɪdʒ /


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"I have wanted to perform the pilgrimage my entire life, for 40 or 50 years," said Jreish Mohammed, a 68-year-old decked out in the traditional attire from his native Morocco.

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

Being in Mecca has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the hajj pilgrimage is a welcome relief after weeks of devastating war back home in Iran.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The Declaration, as Mr. Auslin shows, is also more than a stop on a tourist’s pilgrimage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

There was no solace; and why should a pilgrimage to the place of my friend’s childhood make any difference, fill any absence, soothe any remorse?

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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