What is a pilgrimage?

Imagine going on a vacation where you don't relax at the beach, but instead, you walk for a whole month until your feet are covered in blisters! Why would anyone choose to do that? Welcome to the fascinating world of pilgrimages! Join Mira and Finn as they explore why millions of people travel thousands of miles to visit holy places around the world. Discover the Hajj, where over a million Muslims travel to Mecca wearing simple white clothes so everyone looks exactly the same, whether they are a billionaire or a baker! Learn about the Kumbh Mela in India, a massive Hindu gathering so enormous you can actually see the crowd from space! Plus, find out why Christians walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in Spain carry a special scallop shell on their backpacks. You'll learn all about "communitas," the super-strong feeling of togetherness that happens when strangers do something really difficult side-by-side. Get ready to pack your bags, lace up your hiking boots, and discover why sometimes the hardest journeys are the most meaningful ones!