as in rituals
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the funeral of a pope is usually marked by rich pageantry and elaborate ceremonials
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Automatic contributions, delayed payment windows, small rituals that add friction to impulse spending — these are all behavioral architecture moves, not acts of self-denial.
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The rituals culminate on the 10th day of the month Muharram, which this year falls on June 26.
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Infantino did not mention if Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum or Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—whose countries are also hosting World Cup games—would be part of the closing ceremonies.
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Back in Iran, hundreds of people filled Tajrish Square, where ceremonies for the third Shia Imam, Husayn ibn Ali, were taking place as not far away others celebrated the resilience shown by their soccer team against a Belgian side packed with stars like Kevin de Bruyne and Leandro Trossard.
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Her book captures the community’s most personal moments, from family life and weddings to sacred religious rites.
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Religious and traditional leaders, who oversee burial and funeral rites, are often the most trusted voices in their communities.
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Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.
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Handler and his son will not attend any five year memorial observances.
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“Ceremonials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonials. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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