Roles/Functions in Lor: Pilgrimage Site

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Menah

Menah (Arabic: منى‎) is a valley located near Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is an essential location in the Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj. During the Hajj, pilgrims perform the ritual of stoning the devil by throwing pebbles at three pillars representing Satan. This symbolic act commemorates Abraham’s rejection of Satan’s temptations when he was commanded to … Read more

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Saint-Hubert (Sint-Hubertus)

Saint-Hubert (Sint-Hubertus) is a town in Belgium associated with Saint Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters. A legend tells of Hubertus encountering a stag with a crucifix between its antlers, leading to his conversion to Christianity. The town is known for its abbey, founded in the 8th century, and its annual pilgrimage for those seeking … Read more