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Check out this interesting piece on The Importance of Pilgrimage to Muslim Americans from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
According to Pew, “nearly two-thirds of U.S. Muslims say that taking a pilgrimage to Mecca is very important to them.”
Have you made a pligrimage this year or in the past? If yes, tell us what it was like, and how you felt after returning.
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Alexandra Abboud has five years experience reporting on the legal and cultural dynamics that shape American society. At America.gov, she manages coverage of cultural diversity, the arts, education and sports. Abboud has also served as a managing editor of the State Department's eJournal USA series, producing internationally circulated publications on innovation and fighting corruption. Full Biography
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uphonohausa
19 March 2009 at 20:16 EDT
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Hi, cool site, good writing
MalinAK
26 March 2009 at 21:16 EDT
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Hello, my name is Malin.
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I’m a native frenchmen living in Lyon and are currently working as a illustrator.
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30 March 2009 at 21:45 EDT
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RacoonJack
4 April 2009 at 09:28 EDT
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25 April 2009 at 11:34 EDT
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16 May 2009 at 06:20 EDT
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29 May 2009 at 12:16 EDT
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NancyC
Location: USA
14 June 2009 at 04:28 EDT
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Why can’t people be nice instead of all the sniping?
NancyC
opizdorgire
Location: UK
17 June 2009 at 15:36 EDT
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Hey,
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Peggybird
Location: USA
25 June 2009 at 19:11 EDT
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Peggybird
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Location: Uruguay
3 July 2009 at 02:23 EDT
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5 July 2009 at 11:06 EDT
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Newer member, just wanted to introduce myself. I hope to learn a lot from everyone.
snegoviksukahitriy
Location: Russia
2 August 2009 at 00:30 EDT
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8 August 2009 at 03:55 EDT
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Location: Netherlands
15 August 2009 at 18:30 EDT
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Bill Bartmann
Location: Portugal
2 September 2009 at 09:43 EDT
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Location: USA
2 September 2009 at 13:15 EDT
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Bill Bartmann
Location: Portugal
4 September 2009 at 04:10 EDT
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Location: USA
7 September 2009 at 21:00 EDT
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isobellstone
Location: USA
16 September 2009 at 18:44 EDT
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Hi! I am new to this forum.
Hope to learn and share. Thanks!
Tony Brown
Location: Portugal
24 September 2009 at 00:55 EDT
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I don’t know If I said it already but …Great site…keep up the good work.
I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m glad I found your blog. Thanks, 
A definite great read..Tony Brown
Melatheotte
Location: France
12 October 2009 at 07:12 EDT
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Hi People
How are you doing?
doctorzoixer
Location: Lithuania
17 October 2009 at 04:05 EDT
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Hello all!!!
Please, drop this topic….
John1110
Location: USA
26 October 2009 at 13:30 EDT
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Very nice site!