Muslim Pilgrims Throw Stones at the Devil in the Last Hajj Ceremony near Mecca
Mina, Saudi Arabia On Wednesday, Muslim pilgrims participated in a significant ritual during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca. As dawn broke, thousands gathered in the Mina Valley, located southeast of the holy city of Mecca, to throw pebbles at a concrete pillar that represents the devil. This act reenacts the […]
Saudi Arabia Gears Up for 1.5 Million Pilgrims for Hajj amid Ebola and Iran Concerns
On Friday, the Saudi government reassured potential visitors that it is prepared to handle any public health risks during the upcoming hajj season, particularly in light of rising international worries regarding Ebola and hantavirus. Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is a significant duty for every Muslim, required at least once in their lifetime. Each year, […]
Historic Pilgrims’ Path in Jerusalem available to visitors for the first time in 2,000 years
Ancient Pilgrim’s Path Opens to Visitors For the first time in two millennia, the historic Pilgrim’s Path is accessible to the public, a trail that dates back to the time of Jesus. Known as the Stairway among archaeologists, this route is located in East Jerusalem and was once a vital part of the city’s infrastructure. […]
Thanksgiving Criticized: Pilgrims Labeled as ‘Doomsday Cultists’
An article from a progressive publication has reinterpreted the Thanksgiving holiday, describing the Pilgrims and Puritans as a “radical Protestant doomsday group” whose “cult-like” beliefs supposedly laid the groundwork for modern American culture. The piece suggests that the holiday is an ideal time for Americans to confront the country’s radical beginnings. In an article titled […]
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday morning at the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica as Christmas marks the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, which are expected to draw some 32 million Catholics to Rome. I passed through a large sacred door. Passing through the Holy Door is one of the ways believers can obtain indulgences, […]
Over 1,300 pilgrims died during Hajj pilgrimage marked by extreme heat
Saudi Arabia’s health minister said Sunday that more than 1,300 people have died this year after temperatures soared well above 100 degrees during the hajj pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest sites. Temperatures soared to 125 degrees Fahrenheit at the height of the five-day pilgrimage, which began June 14 and centered on the holy city of Mecca. […]
Christian Pilgrims Flock to Israel’s Holy Sites, Defying Fears of War
Galilee, Israel – Christian pilgrims continued to visit Israel’s holy sites this weekend, despite the ongoing war with Hamas and a major Iranian missile attack on Israel from Saturday night to Sunday. I kept visiting. Light passing through the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, April 13, 2024 (Joel Pollack/Breitbart News) On Saturday, […]