fromeuronews2 months agoVideo. Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictionsPilgrims are carrying out traditional rituals amid extreme heat and stricter regulations.Caution is emphasized with high temperatures and the banning of certain age groups from participating.
Travelfromwww.aljazeera.com2 months agoThe Hajj explained visuallyHajj is a significant pilgrimage during which millions of Muslims perform rites that emphasize equality and spiritual renewal.
fromTheartnewspaper3 months agoHoly ground: why Persian carpets play an important symbolic role in the funeral of Pope FrancisThe use of Persian carpets in papal funerals reflects a longstanding tradition that intertwines Islamic art with Christian rituals.
US Electionsfromwww.npr.org4 months agoHow is a new pope chosen? Here's how the conclave worksThe white smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicates the election of a new pope, a moment of celebration for Catholics worldwide.