Baby drop ritual

By at 10:07 am Thursday, May 1

Babyfallll Muslims in the Indian town of Solapur line up to drop their babies off a 15 meter tower, catching them in a white sheet. The ritual, which has taken place for more than half a millennium, is believed to make the children grow up healthy and strong. The faithful claim there have never been any injuries. Reuters has amazing video of the ritual.
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