pilgrimage

Heat in Mecca during Muslim pilgrimage killed 53 Tunisians

Published on: June 23, 2024
09:40

Tunis, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The fulfillment of one of the pillars of Islam, the pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj) this year, has cost the lives of 53 Tunisian worshipers, confirmed here in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Syrians make pilgrimage to Mecca for first time in 12 years

Published on: May 29, 2024
11:12

Damascus, May 29 (Prensa Latina) A first group of 270 Syrians traveled today on a direct flight from Damascus to Saudi Arabia to make the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the Haj in Arabic.

More than two million Muslims begin pilgrimage to Mecca

Published on: June 26, 2023
12:31

Riyadh, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Two million Muslims from around the world began their pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, amid intense heat, and without restrictions due to Covid-19, it was learned here on Monday.

Mexico expects 10 million pilgrims in Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast

Published on: December 9, 2022
11:12

Mexico, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Mexico City informed on Friday that around 10.5 million pilgrims are expected to visit, in the coming days, the famous Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to worship her.

Bridges of Love to carry out pilgrimage in Italy against US blockade

Published on: December 13, 2021
17:25

Washington, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Activists from the Bridges of Love solidarity project will begin a pilgrimage in Italy next weekend against the economic and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, organizers of the initiative announced here on Monday.

Syrian, Russian authorities opened peace park (+Photos)

Published on: June 13, 2021
00:30

Damascus, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Syrian and Russia authorities opened the Peace Garden that symbolizes friendship between Damascus and Moscow, in the town of Mashta al-Hilu in the Syrian coastal province of Tartous.

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