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Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as haj nears end

Helicopters hovered overhead while security officers organised the flow of worshippers in Jamarat, where the stoning ritual takes place, as Saudi authorities closely watched the crowds to ensure an incident-free haj, which has been marred in the past by deadly stampedes.

Academia 3 years ago

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Performing the haj should not endanger one’s livelihood

In principle, the haj pilgrimage should never cause suffering or difficulty.

Archipelago 3 years ago

Thousands flock to Mount Bromo volcano for Hindu ritual sacrifice

Every year people from the Tengger tribe gather from villages in the highlands around Mount Bromo to trek to its peak to cast goats, chickens, fruit, flowers and vegetables into its crater as part of the Yadnya Kasada festival.

Art & Culture 3 years ago

Mexican tiger fight ritual draws blood to bring rain

Seeking to appease the god of storms and end a drought, men and women in tiger costumes whip each other mercilessly into submission in an ancient ritual in southern Mexico.

Community 3 years ago

Israelis stand silently to remember the Holocaust

Israel came to a standstill for two minutes on Thursday to honour millions murdered during the Holocaust.

Community 3 years ago

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Twenties: 20 Indonesian rituals for Ramadan and Idul Fitri

From mudik (going home for a while) to megibung (eating together), these are 20 unique traditions celebrating Ramadan and Idul Fitri in Indonesia.

Editorial 4 years ago

Theater state

It all started with the name for the new capital, Nusantara, a moniker that — though derived from Sanskrit — is still perceived as being too “Java-centric”.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

9,000-year-old ritual complex found in Jordan desert

The Stone Age shrine site, excavated last year, was used by gazelle hunters and features carved stone figures, an altar and a miniature model of a large-scale hunting trap.