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pilgrimage

[pil-gruh-mij] / ˈpɪl grə mɪdʒ /


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The pilgrimage is a requirement for all Muslims to perform at least once in their life if they have the means.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The arduous, outdoor pilgrimage will be held against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions but also under punishing heat, with temperatures forecast to top 40C for much of the week.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

"I have wanted to perform the pilgrimage my entire life, for 40 or 50 years," said Jreish Mohammed, a 68-year-old Moroccan.

From BBC • 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

Every autumn we made a pilgrimage to El Puerto where my grandfather and uncles lived.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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