This study estimates the point prevalence of symptomatic respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among returned Hajj pilgrims and their contacts in 2021.
Hashim A. Mahdi +12 more
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Religiosity and Spirituality of German-Speaking Pilgrims on the Way of St. James [PDF]
The article examines the intensity and structure of religiosity and spirituality of German-speaking foot and bicycle pilgrims on the Way of St. James within the framework of a multidimensional model of religiosity.
Detlef Lienau +2 more
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Comorbidity status and stress levels during the 2024 Hajj season: A Logistic regression analysis of Hajj pilgrims in North Sumatra [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The Hajj pilgrimage demands optimal physical and psychological readiness because of various factors, such as the physical health conditions that could influence the stress experienced during the pilgrimage. This study’s aim was to analyze the
Rustika Rustika +12 more
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Characteristics of the Indonesian Pilgrims Mortality due to Cardiovascular Disease [PDF]
Introduction. Cardiovascular disease is one of the health problems in Indonesian pilgrims and has become the main cause of death for pilgrims in the past 3 years. Most of them are considered high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Ali Sakti +3 more
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Comparison of viral respiratory pathogens circulation among Iranian pilgrims during two large religious mass gatherings: the Hajj and Arbaeen walk 2025 [PDF]
Background The Hajj and Arbaeen walk pilgrimages are significant religious mass gatherings (MGs) among Muslims. Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) remain a major concern during such events.
Akram Sadat Ahmadi +7 more
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Cognitive impairment among older adults’ pilgrims during Hajj: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors [PDF]
Background Hajj, one of the largest annual religious gatherings, attracts millions of Muslim pilgrims globally, with a significant proportion being older adults.
Amar Mohammad A. Alkhotani +18 more
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Contemporary Pilgrims’ Understanding of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with Particular Reference to the Role of Kobo Daishi [PDF]
This thesis analyses how contemporary pilgrims understand the 88-temple-Shikoku pilgrimage, and in particular what role Kōbō Daishi plays in their outlook and practices.
Pussel, Ryofu Rolf
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Examining The Pilgrims’ Experience: Communitas Along The Camino De Santiago [PDF]
To what extent does the community formed among pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago correspond to Turner’s concept of communitas? How might pilgrimage with significant others differ from individual pilgrimages in the sense of community? This study attempts
Snežana Brumec
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Review of: Perpetual Journey: A Semester on the Road to Santiago
This is a film review of a unique, semester-long study abroad program on the Camino.
Amy Horton
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Focusing on the cross-cultural interaction between a French traveller and pilgrims from West Africa, this study analyses the actors involved in the construction of European knowledge about West African societies in the mid-nineteenth century.
Siga Maguiraga
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