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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?

Iran

Euroviews. 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.

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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.

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Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

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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.

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.

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.

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Watch: Mexican wrestlers celebrate Mass following pilgrimage

The wrestlers suited in colourful costumes and masks celebrated Mass to honour the country's patron saint.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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…

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.

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.

Saudi Arabia

Iran and Saudi Arabia in pilgrimage row

Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have had an unusually harsh exchange in the lead up to the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca.

Saudi Arabia

As Hajj pilgrims flock to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Iran trade jibes

After last year's devastating stampede, Iran and Saudi Arabia's top clerics quarrel over management of the pilgrimage

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Pilgrims walk long distances to the Vatican for Holy Year

An ancient pilgrimage route called the Via Francigena starts in Canterbury in the UK.

Saudi Arabia

The hajj begins: what you need to know

Thousands begin the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca - the birth of Islam