Pilgrims
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Why Canadian Thanksgiving falls on a different day than American ThanksgivingWhile Canada and the United States share many holidays - including Christmas and Labour Day - Canadian and American Thanksgivings are held almost two months apart.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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Muslims around world celebrate Eid as hajj enters final daysHundreds of thousands of pilgrims made their way toward a massive multi-story complex in Mina after dawn on Friday.WorldSep 1, 2017
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Iran won’t send pilgrims to hajj over security, safety concernsIran officially announced on Thursday that it won't be sending pilgrims to the hajj this year, blaming Saudi Arabia for the move and claiming the kingdom has failed to provide adequate security for the pilgrims.WorldJun 2, 2016
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16 Palestinian pilgrims killed after bus crashes in JordanThe number of Palestinian pilgrims killed when their bus overturned in a remote area of southern Jordan rose overnight from 14 to 16, including nine who had been pinned under the vehicle, officials said Thursday.WorldMar 17, 2016
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Muslim pilgrims gather for pinnacle of hajj in Saudi ArabiaMuslim pilgrims from around the world gathered before dawn Wednesday in the valley of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for a day of prayer that marks the pinnacle of the annual hajj pilgrimage.WorldSep 23, 2015
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At least 17 killed, 27 injured after bus plunges off highway in NepalA bus plunged off a mountain highway near Nepal's capital on Wednesday, killing at least 17 Indian pilgrims and injuring 27 others, officials said.WorldApr 22, 2015
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Pope Francis, Benedict XVI presiding over historic sainthood ceremonyAbout 1 million pilgrims are expected at the event and many were flooding into Rome on Saturday.WorldApr 26, 2014
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Stampede of Hindu worshippers leaves dozens dead in IndiaAt least 64 people were killed Sunday in a stampede by masses of Hindu worshippers crossing a bridge to a temple in central India.Oct 13, 2013
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