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Military Plane Crash Funeral - Ankara

People mourn during a funeral service for soldiers killed in a Turkish military cargo plane crash, in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 14, 2025. Turkey on Friday held a funeral service for 20 soldiers who died in a military cargo plane crash. A solemn military ceremony was held at Ankara's Murted Air Base, attended by the soldiers' families, senior political figures, and top commanders of the Turkish Armed Forces. Following the ceremony, the bodies will be sent to their hometowns for burial. A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, killing all 20 military personnel on board, including a 10-member maintenance team supporting F-16 fighter jets. Photo by Mustafa Kaya handout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Plane Crash Funeral - Ankara

People mourn next to the coffins of soldiers killed in a Turkish military cargo plane crash, in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 14, 2025. Turkey on Friday held a funeral service for 20 soldiers who died in a military cargo plane crash. A solemn military ceremony was held at Ankara's Murted Air Base, attended by the soldiers' families, senior political figures, and top commanders of the Turkish Armed Forces. Following the ceremony, the bodies will be sent to their hometowns for burial. A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, killing all 20 military personnel on board, including a 10-member maintenance team supporting F-16 fighter jets. Photo by Mustafa Kaya handout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Plane Crash Funeral - Ankara

People mourn next to the coffins of soldiers killed in a Turkish military cargo plane crash, in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 14, 2025. Turkey on Friday held a funeral service for 20 soldiers who died in a military cargo plane crash. A solemn military ceremony was held at Ankara's Murted Air Base, attended by the soldiers' families, senior political figures, and top commanders of the Turkish Armed Forces. Following the ceremony, the bodies will be sent to their hometowns for burial. A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, killing all 20 military personnel on board, including a 10-member maintenance team supporting F-16 fighter jets. Photo by Mustafa Kaya handout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Plane Crash Funeral - Ankara

A funeral service for soldiers killed in a Turkish military cargo plane crash, is held at Murted Air Base in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 14, 2025. Turkey on Friday held a funeral service for 20 soldiers who died in a military cargo plane crash. A solemn military ceremony was held at Ankara's Murted Air Base, attended by the soldiers' families, senior political figures, and top commanders of the Turkish Armed Forces. Following the ceremony, the bodies will be sent to their hometowns for burial. A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, killing all 20 military personnel on board, including a 10-member maintenance team supporting F-16 fighter jets. Photo by Mustafa Kaya handout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Plane Crash Funeral - Ankara

People mourn during a funeral service for soldiers killed in a Turkish military cargo plane crash, in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 14, 2025. Turkey on Friday held a funeral service for 20 soldiers who died in a military cargo plane crash. A solemn military ceremony was held at Ankara's Murted Air Base, attended by the soldiers' families, senior political figures, and top commanders of the Turkish Armed Forces. Following the ceremony, the bodies will be sent to their hometowns for burial. A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, killing all 20 military personnel on board, including a 10-member maintenance team supporting F-16 fighter jets. Photo by Mustafa Kaya handout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return rush of holidaymakers

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, is crowded with passengers returning from their hometowns or resorts toward the end of Japan's bon summer holiday season on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Return rush of holidaymakers

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, is crowded with passengers returning from their hometowns or resorts toward the end of Japan's bon summer holiday season on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Return rush of holidaymakers

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, is crowded with passengers returning from their hometowns or resorts toward the end of Japan's bon summer holiday season on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Return rush of holidaymakers

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, is crowded with passengers returning from their hometowns or resorts toward the end of Japan's bon summer holiday season on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Summer holiday congestion in Japan

A departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded on Aug. 9, 2025, with passengers heading to their hometowns or resorts for Japan's Bon holiday.

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Summer holiday congestion in Japan

A departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded on Aug. 9, 2025, with passengers heading to their hometowns or resorts for Japan's Bon holiday.

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Summer holiday congestion in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, western Japan, is crowded on Aug. 9, 2025, with passengers heading to their hometowns or resorts for Japan's Bon holidays.

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Summer holiday congestion in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, western Japan, is crowded on Aug. 9, 2025, with passengers heading to their hometowns or resorts for Japan's Bon holidays.

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Summer holiday congestion in Japan

A ticket gate at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, western Japan, is crowded on Aug. 9, 2025, with passengers heading to their hometowns or resorts for Japan's Bon holidays.

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM