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Bangladesh's biggest pilgrimage
Every February, up to 60,000 devotees make their way to the shrine of St Anthony of Padua, making it the largest Christian gathering in this largely Muslim country.
Pictures by Stephan Uttom.
- ucanews.com Saturday 16 February 2013
St Anthony has almost a demigod status in Bangladesh, hence his massive popularity.
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