ablution

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Swimming seems like the most solitary activity imaginable, but in Page’s wistful, enchanting beach read — as in the memoirs above — we see how such collective ablutions form a very special kind of community.

From Seattle Times

These stones were polished and inscribed and probably intended for use in a ceremonial ritual, perhaps ablution, suggesting they originated in the seventh century.

From Scientific American

The court survey claimed to have discovered a similar stone inside the mosque, in a pond where Muslims perform ablutions.

From Washington Post

According to Islamic tradition, the Ghusl is a form of ablution, or bath which involves cleansing a body from impurities.

From BBC

Throughout the production, members of the 11-person cast mill about as pilgrims, doing their ablutions and yoga.

From New York Times