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21 incredible photos of people practicing religion all around the world in 2017

Brennan WeissDec 10, 2017, 19:38 IST

Hindu saints perform rituals to celebrate Akshardham temple's silver jubilee in Gandhinagar, India, November 2, 2017Amit Dave/Reuters

The five largest religions - Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism - represent about 77% of the world's population.

Every year, billions come together to celebrate their faith.

Here are some of the most powerful moments captured in photos in 2017: