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Vatican approves pilgrimages to Medjugorje, sparks religious tourism

This photograph shows a statue depicting Virgin Mary, on the square, in front of St. Jacob church in Southern-Bosnian town of Medjugorje. The Vatican announced its recognition of the shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, without commenting on the Virgin's presumed messages to the faithful, who have been gathering there by the millions for over 40 years, during a press conference today on September 19, 2024 on Medjugorje apparitions. Vatican approves pilgrimages to Medjugorje: Virgin Mary’s apparitions spark religious tourism

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Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:46 PM IST

Exotic beaches to pilgrimage sites: TNPL drives Indian travel trends

Exotic beaches to pilgrimage sites: ‘Travel Now, Pay Later’ drives millennial and Gen Z travel trends in India

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Published on Aug 03, 2024 07:00 PM IST

Camino de Santiago: Sacred pilgrimage draws both devout and secular tourists

Spiritual tourism to deep connection: Spain's sacred Camino de Santiago pilgrimage draws both devout, secular tourists

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 04:10 PM IST

Pilgrims can view Kailash peak in Tibet from old Lipulekh pass from Sept 15

Historic reopening: View Kailash Peak in Tibet from old Lipulekh pass in India from Sept 15

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Published on Jul 02, 2024 05:59 PM IST

Not performing Hajj this year? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims to do at home

Not performing Hajj this year? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims at home on Arafah Day to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 09:40 PM IST

Arafah vs Arafat: Key differences that Hajj pilgrims, others Muslims should know

Hajj 2024: Arafah vs Arafat key differences that pilgrims, other Muslims should know ahead of 9th Dhul Hijjah

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 08:11 PM IST

Hajj 2024: Date, 4 key aspects of history associated with Day of Arafah

Muslim worshippers walk around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Hajj 2024: Date, 4 key aspects of history associated with Day of Arafah ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakreid

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 03:47 PM IST

Hajj 2024: Why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam?

Muslim pilgrims pray on the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 27, 2023. Hajj 2024: Why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam? Significance of 9th Dhul Hijjah. A spiritual highlight of Hajj for many is the standing on the plain of Arafat, where pilgrims praise God, plead for his forgiveness and make supplications.

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 02:43 PM IST

Hajj 2024: Significance behind sacred Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Hajj 2024: Significance behind sacred Muslim pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 04:21 PM IST

Hajj 2024: Prophet Ibrahim to today - know origin of Kaaba, rich history of Hajj

Hajj 2024 from Prophet Ibrahim to today: Origin of Kaaba and rich history of Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 02:32 PM IST

Hajj 2024: When is Hajj? Date of Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Muslim worshippers pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on June 11, 2024 ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Hajj 2024: When is Hajj? Date of Muslims pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 01:51 PM IST

Hajj 2024 dominated by rising temperatures in Saudi Arabia

Elderly pilgrims are particularly vulnerable to higher temperatures like the ones expected in the heat wave during the upcoming Hajj.

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 12:12 PM IST

Eid ul Adha 2024 date: When will Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE celebrate

Eid ul Adha 2024 date: When will Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, US, UK, other countries celebrate Bakra Eid

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Updated on Jun 12, 2024 10:12 AM IST

Char Dham Yatra: No shooting videos, reels within 50m radius of temple premises

The Char Dham Yatra started on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in Garhwal Himalayas. Char Dham Yatra travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within 50m radius of temple premises

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Published on May 16, 2024 08:18 PM IST

Hinglaj Yatra: Pakistan's largest Hindu festival draws thousands to sacred sites

Hindu devotees arrive at an ancient cave temple of Hinglaj Mata to attend an annual festival in Hinglaj in Lasbela district in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province. More than 100,000 Hindus are expected to climb mud volcanoes and steep rocks in southwestern Pakistan as part of a three-day pilgrimage to one of the faith's holiest sites.

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Published on Apr 28, 2024 04:46 PM IST

Haj Suvidha App: Smriti Irani releases Haj Guide for 2024

Haj Suvidha App: Smriti Irani releases Haj Guide 2024 with flight details, accommodation, helpline for Muslim pilgrims

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Published on Mar 04, 2024 10:36 AM IST

Iran Umrah pilgrims will travel to Saudi after 8 years, flights from 10 airports

Iran Umrah pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia after 8 years, flights to take off from 10 airports

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Published on Dec 14, 2023 11:40 AM IST

Bethlehem faces ‘worst Christmas ever’ as war scares away tourists, pilgrims

A woman arranges an installation of a scene of the nativity of Christ withith a figure "symbolising baby Jesus lying in his manger amid rubble", in reference to Gaza, inside the the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, a few weeks before Christmas. Palestinian town of Bethlehem faces ‘worst Christmas ever’ as Israel war scares away tourists and pilgrims

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Published on Dec 12, 2023 12:41 PM IST

Happy Thanksgiving 2023: Best wishes, images, messages, WhatsApp status, quotes

Happy Thanksgiving 2023 wishes, images, messages, WhatsApp status and quotes to share with friends and family.

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Updated on Nov 23, 2023 09:11 AM IST

Why did the Pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving? Know the complete story

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Updated on Nov 23, 2023 01:36 PM IST

Ramayana Circuit to further increase Indian tourist flow to Nepal

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Published on Sep 28, 2023 01:33 PM IST

Machail Mata Yatra sets record with over 2 lakh devotees paying obeisance

The Shree Machail Mata Yatra has experienced a remarkable surge in attendance this year, with a staggering increase from around 58,000 arrivals in 2022 to 1.94 lakh this year. (Representative image)

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Published on Sep 05, 2023 02:13 PM IST

Day of Arafah during Hajj 2023: Date, history, importance ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

Day of Arafah during Hajj 2023: Date, history, importance of Arafah Day ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid

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Published on Jun 22, 2023 02:07 PM IST

Arafah or Arafat? Know the difference between the two amid Hajj 2023

Arafah or Arafat? Know difference between the two amid Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj 2023

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Published on Jun 22, 2023 01:16 PM IST

Hemkund Sahib pilgrim’s body recovered day after avalanche

Hemkund Sahib shrine in Uttarakhand (HT PHOTO/File)

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Updated on Jun 05, 2023 01:00 PM IST

Suspension of Hemkund Sahib Yatra in Uttarakhand as snowfall blankets the route

Due to snow lying on the Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra route and alert of heavy rains and in view of the safety of the devotees, the Yatra of Shri Hemkund Sahib has been stopped.

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Published on May 26, 2023 06:11 PM IST