Muslims converge in Prusac for pilgrimage

       Thousands of Muslims converged on a central Bosnian village on Sunday in a pilgrimage that was banned for almost half a century under Yugoslav rule.
       "I believe this is a holy place since God decided that water should begin to flow without help of any tools or machines," 45-year-old Naza Modric said. "I come here every year. It's kind of confirmation of my faith."
       The pilgrimage saw men, women and children-including about 200 men on horseback-climb a 7km path leading to a site on Mount Ajvatovica, sacred to Bosnian Muslims for more than five centuries. Walking up the hill, the pilgrims waved green Islamic flags with dwhite crescents, before stopping in a ravine, which they believe was created by God.
       According to a legend, dating back to the mid-15th century when Turks occupied Bosnian territory, the village of Prusac did not have water. However, an abundant spring was blocked in a rocky hill.