no comment Lourdes: more than 9,000 people gather for torchlight procession Some 9,300 people take part in the traditional torch-lit Marian procession during the national pilgrimage to Lourdes, affected by the health crisis for the second year running. 15/08/2021
People How will Hajj be different in 2021? The annual Muslim pilgrimage is set to take place between 17-22 July. But the pandemic means things have had to change. 17/07/2021
Spain Pilgrims in Spain walk the Camino again to reach Santiago's cathedral Committing to the pilgrim's path has for centuries been a source of renewal for those willing to put their lives on hold and seek spiritual healing. 05/06/2021
Israel Funerals begin for those who died in stampede in Israel On Friday a festive gathering in northern Israel turned into one of the country's worst-ever tragedies, with at least 45 people killed in a stampede. 01/05/2021
no comment Ultra-Orthodox Jews hold funeral for pilgrim who died in Israel In a race against time, several funerals were held in Israel before sundown Friday for some of the 45 people killed at a stampede at a religious festival. Among them was a memorial for Rabbi Eliezer Mordechai Goldberg, as burials do not take place during the Jewish Sabbath. 30/04/2021
no comment Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims converge in northwest Pakistan Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from India and Pakistan converged on a temple in northwestern Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi, one of the most important festivals for the Sikhs. 14/04/2021
no comment Tens of thousands attend Senegal pilgrimage despite COVID-19 Some are concerned that the annual pilgrimage, which draws worshipers from across the country and abroad, could spread COVID-19. 06/10/2020
Ukraine Ukraine accuses Belarus of stoking tensions over Jewish pilgrims Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews travel every Jewish New Year to the central Ukrainian town of Uman to visit the tomb of Rabbi Nahman, the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement. 15/09/2020
no comment Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq's Karbala amid COVID-19 restrictions Visitors and locals started the mourn ceremony for Imam Hussein on Friday by beating themselves with chains, walking towards his shine in the city and holding funeral sessions in the mosques. 22/08/2020
world news How has the Hajj pilgrimage changed amid the coronavirus pandemic? Muslims living abroad were unable to make the #Hajj pilgrimage this year and were advised to continue social distancing for the important #EidAlAdha festival 31/07/2020
Living Hajj goes virtual for the first time in history The Islamic pilgrimage begins today, but amid coronavirus restrictions - could a virtual experience be the future? 29/07/2020
View Sanctions are not the enemy of Iran’s public health as coronavirus grips - its regime is ǀ View The spread of COVID-19 has caused governments worldwide to mobilise in the face of this emergency. Countries have implemented emergency measures to protect their citizens and shown solidarity by providing supplies where appropriate. One nation is an obvious outlier to this sentiment - Iran. 26/03/2020
no comment Thaipusam — a colourful Hindu festival in Malaysia Crowds trekked for hours to reach the the Batu Caves complex before the final arduous climb up 272 steps to reach the temples. 08/02/2020
no comment Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges 14/01/2020
no comment Pilgrims dance in cosmic energy ritual in Bulgaria Some 2,500 followers of a spiritual society gathered next to a glacial lake high in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains to celebrate their divine new year. 22/08/2019
Saudi Arabia Watch: Over 2 million pilgrims gather in Mecca for Hajj The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam and all able-bodied Muslims are required to make the journey at least once in their life. 09/08/2019
France French teenager targeted with death threats after tweet about Hajj French government ministers have tweeted their support for the teenager after some social media users called for him to be decapitated. 15/04/2019
no comment Watch: Mexican wrestlers celebrate Mass following pilgrimage The wrestlers suited in colourful costumes and masks celebrated Mass to honour the country's patron saint. 23/08/2018
Saudi Arabia In pictures: More than 2 million Muslims gather in Mecca More than two million Muslims began the annual haj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca that Islam's faithful face five times each day during their prayers. 20/08/2018
Saudi Arabia Hajj underway in Mecca Around two million Muslims are in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj that is a sacred duty for all followers of Islam to attend if possible 20/08/2018
Saudi Arabia Watch: Millions gather in Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage Over 1.4 million Muslims have gathered in the holy city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. 19/08/2018
no comment Hajj approaches incident-free half-way stage in Mecca Trouble-free "stoning of the Devil" takes place in Mina as Hajj reaches halfway stage in Mecca. 02/09/2017
Portugal Pope Francis arrives in Portugal for Fatima trip Pope Francis arrived at Monte Real airport in Portugal on Friday where he was greeted by the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. 12/05/2017
no comment Pilgrims descend on Fatima ahead of Pope's visit Mobs of pilgrims began to flock to Fatima to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions and to see Pope Francis who is due to visit between May… 12/05/2017
Saudi Arabia Muslim pilgrims begin last rituals of hajj in Mecca Thousands of Muslim pilgrims have begun the ritual of the stoning of the devil in the Saudi City of Mina. 12/09/2016
Saudi Arabia Two million Muslims take part in Hajj pilgrimage Some two million Muslims have converged on Mount Arafat for the second and most important day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. 11/09/2016
