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Vote for: What is the best pilgrimage site to visit (part 2)

pilgrimage sites | Jul 5th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
sri pada
Sri Pada
mecca
Mecca
western wall
Western Wall
mount athos
Mount Athos
bodh gaya
Bodh Gaya

A trip to a great world pilgrimage site is a great chance to see something of people's fundamental belief systems. It can teach you about the very foundations of civilized culture and the ever-confounding game we call society.These sites are all full of wonderful art and magical energy. Which of them do you consider most worthy of a dedicated pilgrimage?

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Vote for: What is the best site to visit in Saudi Arabia?

saudi arabia | Jul 19th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mecca
Mecca
kingdom centre
The Kingdom Centre
masjid al haram
Masjid al-Haram
quba mosque medina
Quba Mosque in Medina
masjid al nabawi
Masjid al-Nabawi

Saudi Arabia is located Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen. It is mostly uninhabited desert, and is responsible for much of the world's oil production. It is a fairly restrictive country in terms of personal liberty, but still makes a great vacation destination for those who don't need alcohol to enjoy themselves. Which of these great Saudi destinations would you most like to see?

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Vote for: What is the best site to see in Saudi Arabia?

mecca | Oct 6th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mecca
Mecca
kingdom centre
The Kingdom Centre
masjid al haram
Masjid al-Haram
quba mosque medina
Quba Mosque in Medina
masjid al nabawi
Masjid al-Nabawi

Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to Islam's two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina. The king's official title is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The modern Saudi state was founded in 1932 by Abd Al-Aziz bin Abd al-Rahman Al Saud (Ibn Saud) after a 30-year campaign to unify most of the Arabian Peninsula. Which of these great sites in Saudi Arabia would you most like to visit?

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