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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

Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca.

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

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

“So, anyway, he begins his pilgrimage to find a teacher,” he said.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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