Abstract

The pilgrimage destinations are a location identified by various religion bodies in order to perform their religion rights according to their faith. The objective of this study is to discuss two prominent pilgrimage destinations for Christians and Muslims all over the world, pilgrimage activities under tourism industry, global economy contribution, weather conditions and climate variability and weather and climate as both resource and constraint to pilgrims. This subject contribution will concludes that the pilgrims should keep in mind that weather and climate can serve as an opportunity for them in their various pilgrimage destinations as well as a potential threat.

Keywords: Pilgrimage destinations, Pilgrims, Tourism, Religion, Christian, Muslim, Global economy, Weather, Climate