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It started this week—the Kumbh Mela, a massive Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering. Between now and February 26, at least 400 million people are expected to visit the confluence of three holy rivers. Many of these pilgrims are spiritually hungry. Pray they will have dreams and visions of Jesus that will lead them to the Good News.
As we mentioned in last week’s Missions Catalyst, some are also taking time this month to pray for the Buddhist world. Check out 21 Days of Prayer for the Buddhist World, January 9-29 and consider joining prayer events for the Buddhist world on January 29 (Chinese New Year). Pray for the gospel to spread in Tibet, where an earthquake in a sacred city killed more than 126 people, displacing many more (BBC).
The 30 days of prayer for the Muslim world sneaks up on us earlier every year due to the lunar calendar. This year, it’s February 28 to March 29. Will you pray for Muslims during Ramadan? Consider ordering a prayer guide booklet or PDF such as those from World Prayer Guides.