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Vice President Rawalpindi Cantonment Board and President Markazi Tanzeem Tajran Cantonment Zahid Bakhtawari urges protection of holy places in Makkah and Madinah.
The Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple has inaugurated a Pilgrims’ Experience Centre and a modernized Sri Venkateswara Museum to enhance the spiritual journey for devotees, especially younger generations.
Retired Anglican Bishop Joseph Akinfenwa charged four new bishops to uphold their dignity and reflect the gospel, while urging church leaders to speak truth to power against Nigeria's pervasive hardship and insecurity.
Teacher dismissed in Belgium for refusing to remove her headscarf in school, sparking debate on religious freedom and neutrality in education.
A professor at MS University, Vadodara, has written to the Vice-Chancellor seeking a ban on religious practices on campus, citing constitutional principles of secularism.
Churches in the DRC are concerned about their marginal role in President Tshisekedi's national dialogue, especially after the opposition refused to participate.
Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora
A strike at the Eiffel Tower over the exclusion of female staff during a private tour by the Hindu sect BAPS has sparked a political outcry in France and highlighted divisions within the Indian diaspora.
Tinubu congratulates PFN president Wale Oke on 70th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended his felicitations to Archbishop Francis Wale Oke, the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), on his 70th birthday.
West Bengal government ad shows Goddess Durga with 11 arms, sparking controversy and criticism from opposition parties.
The collapse of a christian generation (1), By Ayo Akerele
Ayo Akerele argues that a current generation of Christians is experiencing a spiritual collapse, failing to deepen their faith and impact compared to previous generations, contrary to a divine pattern of progressive spiritual growth.
An evangelical explains the caricature of evangelicalism and the importance of understanding the movement's complexities.
Iranian painter Ali Bahreini has created two new paintings marking the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
The Hungry Ghost Festival continues to be celebrated in Singapore, with performances and rituals held throughout the seventh lunar month. The festival is important to Buddhists and Taoists, and involves burning incense and offering food to deceased ancestors and wandering…
Dominican Sisters in Ann Arbor share their daily life and experiences on a podcast, attracting over 275,000 followers on TikTok.
Samastha Mushawara member Mukkam Umar Faizy defended his speech at a CPM-organized Waqf seminar, clarifying his concerns about the potential appointment of non-Muslims, specifically RSS members, to the Waqf Board. He accused the Kerala government of aligning with RSS and …
Pakistan is celebrating Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious zeal and devotion, as communities across the country mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. Special gatherings, Milad ceremonies, and processions are being organized in cities and towns.
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, urged Muslim faithful in Nigeria to draw inspiration from Prophet Muhammad's life, promoting peace, compassion, tolerance, and service to humanity during Eid-el-Maulud. His administration pledged to uphold inclusiveness and religiou…
How we built 109,000-seat The Ark without special offerings — Oyedepo
Living Faith Church Worldwide founder, David Oyedepo, revealed that the 109,000-seat 'The Ark' auditorium was constructed without special offerings or financial appeals to members.
Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide revealed details of The Ark auditorium in Ota, Ogun State, including its 109,000 seats, 126 escalators, and 29 elevators.
The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference is set to take place in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, with online sessions already underway and in-person participation from 140 foreign guests representing 30 countries.
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has set an initial deposit of N5m for intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj, with the remaining balance due by November 2026.
England's water crisis prompts £270,000 campaign to save water in cultural practices like rice washing and wudu.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Dan’Azumi from Gombe State for winning the women’s category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Morocco is widely known for its esoteric traditions, a phenomenon rooted in its plural identity, pagan beliefs, and a syncretism between Islam and Amazigh traditions. This article explores the historical and sociological reasons behind the country's reputation as a land o…
Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday
The Nigerian federal government has declared Tuesday, August 25, a public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
A man who stabbed a Catholic priest at St Joseph’s Church during a children’s mass in November 2024 has been sentenced to four years, three months’ jail and nine strokes of the cane. The attacker, Basnayake Keith Spencer, 38, pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing grievous…
Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo State governments in Nigeria have declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day to commemorate Isese Day, celebrating Yoruba culture and traditional religion.
Tunisia: The Kharja of Sidi Bou Saïd, a procession uniting two Sufi brotherhoods
The Kharja of Sidi Bou Saïd, an ancient Sufi procession in Tunisia, brings together two brotherhoods from Ariana and Sidi Bou Saïd for three days of mystical chants and rituals, attracting diverse audiences.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi Visits the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi visited the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, a city in northeastern Iran. The visit was part of Raisi's efforts to boost the country's economy and improve living standards.
The Liaoning Provincial Party Committee United Front Work Department hosted its 9th "United Front Theory Lecture Hall," focusing on the systematic advancement of the Sinicization of religion in China.