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thumb|upright|Pilgrim by Gheorghe Tattarescu A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, which can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life. A pilgrim (from the Latin peregrinus) is a traveler (literally, one who has come from afar) who is on a journey to a holy place. Typically, this is a physical journey (often on foot) to some place of special significance to the adherent of a particular religious belief system.

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A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, often undertaken on foot, by someone seeking a spiritual experience within their religious tradition. The journey is significant because it can lead to personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their everyday life.

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Background
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Bahá'í Faith
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Ziyarat
Shia
Judaism
Sikhism
Taoism
Zoroastrianism
Cultural pilgrimage
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thumb|upright|Pilgrim by Gheorghe Tattarescu A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, which can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life. A pilgrim (from the Latin peregrinus) is a traveler (literally, one who has come from afar) who is on a journey to a holy place. Typically, this is a physical journey (often on foot) to some place of special significance to the adherent of a particular religious belief system.

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