Međugorje is a small town located in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nestled in the picturesque Herzegovina region, Međugorje is renowned worldwide as a significant pilgrimage site for Catholics. The town gained prominence in 1981 when six local children claimed to have witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary on a hillside. Since then, Međugorje has attracted millions of pilgrims from all corners of the globe, seeking spiritual solace and religious experiences. The alleged apparitions have not been officially recognized by the Catholic Church, but the site continues to draw believers who come to pray, seek guidance, and participate in religious ceremonies.