Pilgrim Journeys and Rituals
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Place of religious significance
When a place is associated with a religion in a special way
Why is a pilgrimage not a holiday?
It’s a journey pilgrims go on to a place they consider holy and sacred
Hindu pilgrimage
Holy rivers in India. Pilgrimage known as Kumbh Mela
Jewish pilgrimage
Wailing Wall, Jerusalem
Buddhist pilgrimage
India and Nepal
Christian pilgrimage
Holy Land (Israel and Palestine)
Islamic pilgrimage
The Hajj in Mecca
Why might a pilgrim go on a pilgrimage
praise and worship the Divine
pray for themselves and their loved ones
learn more about their faith
What do they wear for Hajj?
Men wear two strips of plain white cloth and women wear a white dress and a hijab.
Circling the Kaaba
Muslims circle the Kaaba, believed to have been built by Abraham, 7 times counterclockwise.
Walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa
Pilgrims walk back and forth 7 times to imitate the steps of Hagar looking for water for Ishmael.
Drinking from the Zamzam Well
This is the well that is believed to have saved Hagar and Ishmael
The Day of Standing Together at the Plain of Arafat
Highest point of the Hajj. Muslims believe that Adam and Eve reunited here and that this part is rehearsal for Judgement Day.
Stoning of the Pillars
Muslims stone pillars used to represent the devil
Cutting hair
Represents a new beginning and end of Hajj
End of Hajj
There is a feast celebrated called Eid Al-Adha. Before leaving pilgrims circle the Kaaba 7 times again
World Youth Day (WYD)
Catholic Event for youth held every 2 or 3 years in a different location the Pope chooses.
Why might Catholics go to WYD?
To learn more about Catholicism, celebrate their faith and meet other Catholics.