More than 550 hajj pilgrims die in Mecca as temperatures exceed 50C
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Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival, rooted in ancient Gaelic traditions, heralds the beginning of summer and celebrates the cycles of nature. The vibrant event now draws over 8,000 attendees each year.
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Sominsai: The end of a 1200-year-old festival
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Several Muslim-majority countries have condemned the burning of a copy of the Quran at a protest in the Swedish capital
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Most seasons in Denmark have a cake or bread associated with them – but no other season's sweets have as much hype as the cream bun for the Fastelavn holiday
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Swedes from across the north-east of England have celebrated the traditional Scandinavian festival of Sankta Lucia at Hexham Abbey
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February 16th is Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday) here in Sweden, our name for the Catholic celebration of Shrove Tuesday – bake your own Semla with this easy, traditional recipe
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Saudi Arabia, other gulf states reimpose strict measures after coronavirus cases spike during Ramadan
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Indonesia bans traditional Ramadan exodus to rein in coronavirus
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Icelanders celebrate Bolludagur – the cream-filled buns are generally made of choux pastry and topped with a chocolate or caramel glaze
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Ten lesser-known short stories of Bal Ganesha you need to know
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Hajj 2019: live updates as pilgrims begin rituals in Makkah
Hajj 2019: live updates as pilgrims begin rituals in Makkah Hajj 2019: the Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah explained Every able-bodied Muslim is meant to do the Haj once in their lifetime. Why? What...
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Politics complicate the hajj spiritual journey for some Muslims
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Muslim lawmakers host Ramadan feast at Capitol
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Pope Francis' homily at Easter Vigil Mass: Full text
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Fireworks and pipe bombs: How Greek towns celebrate Easter
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Mahavir Jayanti 2019: Date, history, significance of the Jain Festival
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With sword fights and martial arts, Sikhs in India celebrate annual 'Hola Mohalla' festival
With sword fights and martial arts, Sikhs in India celebrate annual 'Hola Mohalla' festival Hola Mohalla
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Rabbis express concern about excesses of Purim celebrations
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Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years
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