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Thousands of pilgrims walked through the night to reach Argentina's Basilica of Our Lady of Luján in one of the country's largest Catholic gatherings. The journey felt extra special this year with Pope Leo XIV planning to visit in November 2026.
Sixty thousand Nigerian Muslims can now make the pilgrimage to Mecca in 2027 after Saudi Arabia reversed its earlier decision and added 10,000 slots. The breakthrough came through persistent diplomatic efforts just two weeks after the kingdom initially said no.
All Indian pilgrims have safely exited Chinese territory following devastating flash floods that struck the sacred Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage route in August. Despite 275 people still missing, rescue teams continue finding survivors across the disaster zone.
After a decade cleaning the Himalayas, activist Pradeep Sangwan is asking every Kedarnath pilgrim to carry back just one kilogram of waste. If 100,000 travelers participate, that's 100 tonnes removed from the sacred mountain.
Archaeologists in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula have unearthed a medieval caravanserai where pilgrims and merchants once rested on their journey to Mecca. The discovery is bringing back to life a lost city and a crucial route that connected civilizations for centuries.
Nearly two million Costa Ricans walk up to hundreds of kilometers each August to honor La Negrita, turning the nation's roads into rivers of faith and community. For almost 400 years, this pilgrimage has brought strangers together through acts of kindness, healing, and hope.
Costa Rica is running trains nonstop for 27 hours this weekend to help pilgrims get home from one of the country's most sacred religious journeys. It's a beautiful example of public infrastructure serving community and faith.
More than 100,000 pilgrims received free food, first aid, and even foot massages from volunteer groups during a challenging 32-kilometer religious walk in India. Multiple organizations worked around the clock to help devotees complete their sacred journey safely.
One of India's most visited pilgrimage sites is finally getting direct train access, making the sacred journey easier for millions of devotees. The new station will cut travel time and bring modern amenities to visitors from across six states.
Nigeria's organized return of 40,000 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia is winning praise for smooth coordination and clear communication. Nine states have already completed their journeys home, with thousands more returning safely each day.
Over 1.7 million pilgrims completed the sacred journey to Mount Arafat this week, braving extreme temperatures and regional conflict to fulfill their faith. For many, it's a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey they refused to postpone.
Despite regional tensions, over 1.5 million faithful travelers have already arrived in Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, with more on the way. Pilgrims say their devotion outweighs the risks as they fulfill a lifelong spiritual dream.