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pilgrimage

[pil-gruh-mij] / ˈpɪl grə mɪdʒ /


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Bessent added Washington would halt Iranian airlines' access to landing slots, refuelling and ticket sales, while allowing travel for religious pilgrimage and humanitarian reasons.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

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

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

"You've slipped into this... It's like a religious pilgrimage in a way. That's what's interesting."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The warm welcomes and instant paternal relationships became an essential component of his cleansing and rebirth as he traveled throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, culminating in his great pilgrimage to Mecca.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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