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Modern pilgrims in Japan
There is a feature of modern Japan which may surprise some people, pilgrims. Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four main islands. Its history is rich and entwined with Buddhist teaching, indeed there are 88 temples on the island for...
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India’s Hampi UNESCO site remains top tourist stop
The site of Hampi, in India’s southwestern state of Karnataka, was the capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar. The empire prospered between the 14th and 16th centuries and received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. To...
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MEA Confirms 98 Indians Died In Saudi Arabia During Hajj Pilgrimage | Watch
During this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, a total of 1,081 individuals, including 98 Indians, have tragically died, primarily due to natural causes exacerbated by a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 51.8 degrees...
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Millions of Muslim pilgrims worldwide perform the last major ritual of Hajj
Nearly two million pilgrims perform the last major ritual of Hajj, as Muslims around the world celebrate Eid.
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Hajj pilgrimage: Visitors gather in the valley of Arafat
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Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj
The ritual at Mount Arafat is considered the peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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A simple guide to Hajj
Around two million Muslims will be undertaking a once-in-a-lifetime obligation this week with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Orthodox Christian worshippers are preparing to mark Easter in occupied east Jerusalem
Orthodox Christian worshippers are preparing to mark Easter in occupied east Jerusalem
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Bethlehem tourism hit: Quiet Christmas with few visitors and pilgrims
A bleak Christmas in Bethlehem. Al Jazeera tours the empty streets of the city believed to be the birthplace of Jesus.
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PMO yet to announce date for PM Modi's participation in "Pran Pratishtha" event: Nripendra Mishra
Chairman of Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction committee, Nripendra Mishra says "It is safe to announce through ANI that the pilgrims would be able to have a glimpse of Lord Ram in his child form definitely before 26th January.""I will not...
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Sudanese pilgrims pray for peace back home
Sudanese pilgrims on Hajj are praying for peace in their country, after more than 10 weeks of fighting in Sudan.
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Khartoum fighting complicates route to Hajj for Sudanese pilgrims
Sudanese Authority is planning to send pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage through ports on the Red Sea
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Iraq plastic waste: Karbala pilgrims urged to go green
Urging Pilgrims to go green - how one of Iraq's holy cities is trying to manage the waste left behind by millions of visitors every year.
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Cossack descendants travel 4,000km to Kyrgyzstan
Many of the worshippers can trace their lineage back to Cossacks who fought their way into Central Asia.
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Pilgrims gather in Mecca for physically distanced hajj
Due to the coronavirus, this year's hajj in Mecca has been limited to about 1,000 pilgrims from within Saudi Arabia.
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Muslims begin downsized Hajj pilgrimage amid coronavirus pandemic
Up to 10,000 mask-clad Muslims begin the scaled back five-day pilgrimage as Saudi hosts try to prevent virus outbreak.
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An 'extraordinary' Easter in Jerusalem amid coronavirus closures
Religious leaders are encouraging Christians to tune in to Easter services streamed live on Facebook or websites.
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Iraq: Pilgrimage continues despite coronavirus pandemic
To prevent further spread of the virus, the government imposed a weeklong curfew in Baghdad and other cities and cancelled all domestic flights.
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Amarnath Yatra 2025: first batch of pilgrims reach base camps in Pahalgam, Baltal
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims under multi-tier security, marking the start of this year's pilgrimage. Watch in for more details!
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Amarnath Yatra begins: First batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims under multi-tier security, marking the start of this year's pilgrimage. Watch in for more details!
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Pakistanis return amid Iranian conflict, borders shut down
Pakistan shuts Iran border amid Israeli strikes — Thousands of nationals return home by bus.
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Rakshastal: a lake feared for its legendary curse
The sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to begin on June 30, drawing pilgrims from across the world. Preparations are underway to ensure safety and smooth passage along the spiritual route. Watch this exclusive WION's report for more...
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Hajj pilgrimage: Pilgrims gather in Mina for final day of 'stoning the devil' ritual
Pilgrims nearing the end of Hajj gathered in Mina to perform the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual at the three Jamarat pillars, casting pebbles each to reject evil and commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's devotion.
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Pilgrims perform farewell tawaf and masaa rituals | Nearly 2 million Muslims perform final Hajj rites
Pilgrims nearing the end of Hajj gathered in Mina to perform the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual at the three Jamarat pillars, casting pebbles each to reject evil and commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's devotion.