Rila Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgaria and is also a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies in the recesses of Rila Mountain, between Rilska and Drushlyavitsa Rivers, at 1147 m above mean sea level. It is located about...

Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace

In this episode we examine the topic: The Most Painful Religious Rituals

Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this pilgrimage entail?

What do Muslims believe? What are the basic beliefs of Islam? A short overview of Islam.

Mansa Musa is a key figure in the glorious history of Africa and Mali. He amassed huge amounts of gold and wealth in his lifetime, but was famously generous with it. So what were his main achievements? What is he known for? What did he...

An Indian Sikh woman, Sarabjeet Kaur, who went missing during a visit to Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev's Prakash Parv, has reportedly converted to Islam and married a man in Pakistan.

Thousands of faithful braved the rain and bad weather on the first day of their pilgrimage in the capital of the Moldova region, lining up in queues that stretched for almost 2 kilometres.

Over 1,000 LGBTQ+ Catholics gathered in Vatican City for a historic pilgrimage, seeking inclusion, recognition, and dialogue within the Catholic Church. The event marks a significant moment in the ongoing conversation around faith and...

Canadian Muslims have been cancelling their plans to undertake the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, due to current Canada-Saudi Arabia tensions.

Faithful gathered in Port-au-Prince, instead of Saut d’Eau, after gangs took control of the city.

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Berkley Lawrence fought in the military — and he also fought for the remains of an unknown soldier to be repatriated back to Newfoundland and Labrador. The member of the Royal Canadian Legion attended a remembrance ceremony Friday...

During the pandemic in 2020, only about 1,000 residents were allowed to perform the Muslim pilgrimage.

Pollution blamed for killing thousands of fish in Iraq and leaving fishermen worried about their livelihoods.

Vienna residents worried about the COVID-19 pandemic have turned the city's historic Plague Column into a place of pilgrimage, lighting candles and leaving signs asking for protection.



"Dear God please protect...

To prevent further spread of the virus, the government imposed a weeklong curfew in Baghdad and other cities and cancelled all domestic flights.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims under multi-tier security, marking the start of this year's pilgrimage. Watch in for more details!

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims under multi-tier security, marking the start of this year's pilgrimage. Watch in for more details!

Join WION’s exclusive on-ground coverage of the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Witness the spiritual journey, high-altitude challenges and safety protocols live as the team reports from the Himalayas.

Pilgrims nearing the end of Hajj gathered in Mina to perform the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual at the three Jamarat pillars, casting pebbles each to reject evil and commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's devotion.

Millions of Muslims around the world are observing Eid al-Adha — from the sacred Grand Mosque in Mecca to the war-torn streets of Gaza.

The rocky hill, just outside Mecca, is believed to be the place where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon.

The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many.