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Fasting on Yom Kippur

Fasting on Yom Kippur


clock icon 19 Sep 2018
author icon Derek Welch


Yom Kippur is the holiest Jewish day. , and it began at sundown on Tuesday, September 18. This holiday concludes the new year observances that begin with Rosh Hashanah and continue through Ten Days...

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Pope’s Letter Urges to Pray and Fast for Child Sex Abuse Victims

Pope’s Letter Urges to Pray and Fast for Child Sex Abuse Victims


clock icon 23 Aug 2018
author icon Corey Barnett


Nothing, however, has actually been implemented on the ground The letter follows the release of a report which describes in excruciating detail how hundreds of Catholic priests scattered over a total...

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Ramadan Makes Training Difficult for Muslim World Cup Players

Ramadan Makes Training Difficult for Muslim World Cup Players


clock icon 12 Jun 2018
author icon Gary Nguyen


Fasting from sunrise to sunset makes training tougher for Muslim footballers Ramadan is one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar, and devout Muslims all over the world observe its significance...

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Following Years of Anti-Muslim Comments, Trump Will Host Ramadan Dinner Tomorrow

Following Years of Anti-Muslim Comments, Trump Will Host Ramadan Dinner Tomorrow


clock icon 05 Jun 2018
author icon Alison Lesley


Trump is hosting his first iftar celebration This action signifies that the White House has again recognized Ramadan after it was canceled in 2017. The White House is yet to disclose guest details. The...

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What Everyone Should Know About Ramadan

What Everyone Should Know About Ramadan


clock icon 16 May 2018
author icon Alison Lesley


Ramadan is meant for prayer and reflection on religious teaching. Every year, Muslims all over the world celebrate 30 days of fasting and prayer. They call this period Ramadan. This year, Ramadan...

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Greek Town Celebrates Easter with Judas effigy

Greek Town Celebrates Easter with Judas effigy


clock icon 12 Apr 2018
author icon Gary Nguyen


This event has a dark side . The same is followed by residents of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. Unlike other Orthodox Christians, who celebrate the day, these Roman Catholics use this event...

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Pope Says Renew Your Faith with Prayer and Charity this Lent

Pope Says Renew Your Faith with Prayer and Charity this Lent


clock icon 07 Feb 2018
author icon Corey Barnett


Giving of alms counters greed He told them to use this prayer season in giving alms and fasting. The faithful, he reminded them, must keep the charity flame burning inside their hearts. Even if there...

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How Quakers Celebrate Christmas

How Quakers Celebrate Christmas


clock icon 19 Dec 2017
author icon Corey Barnett


Celebrations if any, are subdued. This practice started from the 17th century. Quaker tradition says every day is sacred. Christmas is no different. Many Quakers nowadays do follow standard Christmas...

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Jains Around the World Celebrate Paryushan

Jains Around the World Celebrate Paryushan


clock icon 21 Aug 2017
author icon Derek Welch


Life, Ahimsa, reflection and forgiveness For over 2,000 years, the religion of Jainism has attracted millions of followers in India and across the rest of the world. September marks one of the most...

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Terrorism in Ramadan

Terrorism in Ramadan


clock icon 23 Jun 2017
author icon Shehla Ahmad


“AS AN AHMADI MUSLIM, I CATEGORICALLY CONDEMN THE LONDON ATTACKS AND ALL OTHER RECENT ATTACKS AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE VICTIMS.” Muslims around the world are observing a month of fasting. This...

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