pilgrimage
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Being in Mecca has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the hajj pilgrimage is a welcome relief after weeks of devastating war back home in Iran.
From Barron's • 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
"I have wanted to perform the pilgrimage my entire life, for 40 or 50 years," said Jreish Mohammed, a 68-year-old decked out in the traditional attire from his native Morocco.
From Barron's • 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
In June 1877, he and Emma, along with Frank, Bernard, and the baby’s nursemaid, made a pilgrimage to the great prehistoric monument Stonehenge.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
Vocabulary lists containing pilgrimage
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