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Pilgrimage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hajj - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hajj (Arabic: Ḥaǧǧ ) is a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah). It is currently the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out a...
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What is a pilgrimage? The word pilgrimage means or refers to "A journey of a pilgrim", "One to a shrine or a sacred place", or "The course of life on earth" (qtd. In Webster 9:286). ... The idea of a pilgrimage has been traced back by some thousands and thousands of years, since the beginning of Early Times.
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Pilgrimage is an important part of spiritual life for many Christians. Christians see life itself as a journey, coming from God and returning to God. The pilgrim seeks to separate himself from the everyday concerns of the world, and to spend time in the presence of God as he travels to a place of special meaning.
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This web site features Martin’s sacred art photographs and shows the location of sacred places and pilgrimage shrines around the world. ... Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Traditions of the World ... Photographs and essays from Martin's pilgrimage travels. World Atlas; View sacred sites maps and locations worldwide.
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