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As India's COVID Cases Hit New High, Tens of Thousands Took A Ritual Bath Together
More than 100 devotees who took part in this holy dip have already tested positive for coronavirus.
The Japanese Pilgrimage Where Horimono Tattoos Are Revered
Having a tattoo in Japan can get you stereotyped as yakuza, but on one centuries-old pilgrimage near Tokyo, tattoos are respected as they were in the past.
Community Kitchens at Some Gurdwaras in Punjab Now Serve Free Burgers and Pizzas
To keep up with the times, traditional Sikh langars that earlier served daal and roti are now modernising their menus.
China Is Accused of Destroying Its Mosques
A new investigation suggests that mosques in the Xinjiang province have been completely or almost completely razed.
Eating Like a Pilgrim on El Camino de Santiago
Along the nearly 900-kilometer trail through Spain, I crossed nine wine regions that all have their own food specialties. It’s hard—and stupid—to resist.
How Muslim pilgrimages could diversify Saudi's economy
Saudi Arabia is weaning its economy off oil dependency, and religious pilgrimages are a big part of the plan.
Quick Hit: Iranians Protest Following Hajj Stampede
Tehran has criticized Saudi Arabia for its mismanagement of the tragedy, the worst during the pilgrimage in 25 years.
Iran Slams Saudi 'Incompetence' After Death of More Than 700 Pilgrims
Safety during hajj is politically sensitive for the Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud dynasty, since the ruling family presents itself internationally as the guardian of orthodox Islam.
More Than 700 Pilgrims Crushed to Death in Mecca
The crush, in which at least 450 others were injured, took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few miles east of Mecca, where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the haj.
Photos of Greek Christians Crawling to Pray on the Island of Tinos
Every August, pilgrims literally crawl to a holy icon of Virgin Mary that is believed to have healing powers.
Meet the Gay Muslim Filmmaker Who Secretly Filmed His Pilgrimage to Mecca
Indian-born filmmaker and LGBT activist Parvez Sharma's new documentary A Sinner in Mecca is a rare glimpse at a gay man's journey to Saudi Arabia.
Killing the Ones You Love for the Love of God
Like Abraham, my father believed he was ordered by God to put a knife to his son’s throat.