Cultural Traditions & Customs
Pilgrimage
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="pilgrimage"></holidayfyi-glossary>A sacred journey to a holy site undertaken for spiritual purposes. Major pilgrimages include the Islamic Hajj to Mecca (required of all able Muslims at least once), the Christian Camino de Santiago, Hindu pilgrimages to Varanasi and the Kumbh Mela, and Buddhist visits to Bodh Gaya. Pilgrimage seasons often align with religious holidays.