Introduction to Pilgrimage

2. Pilgrimage or Holiday?

People who belong to a religion sometimes go on a special journey to a sacred place for a spiritual experience.  This journey is called a pilgrimage. Pilgrims usually visit a place because it is linked to a person or an event that is important in their religion.

  Task: Explain the difference between going on a holiday & going on  a pilgrimage.

   (Hint: define each, give examples & reasons for going.)