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Believers rejoice as Jerusalem's holy sites reopen
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (578+ words) JERUSALEM: Just before 5am at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a Muslim worshipper prayed in tears. A few hours later, similar emotions overcame Christians and Jews as the city's holy sites reopened following the truce with Iran. Jerusalem's Old City contains major…...
Why mosque attendance declines when Ramadan ends and how to fix it
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (235+ words) Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa on March 20, 2026. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of deep spiritual reflection, increased worship and a strong sense of community among…...
Morocco, Vatican mark 50 years of diplomatic relations built on interfaith dialogue
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (383+ words) Morocco and the Vatican are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, a partnership centered on promoting interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding between the Islamic and Christian worlds. Over the past five decades, both sides have pursued joint initiatives, academic exchanges and…...
Head of Islamic Community congratulated Easter: "We Muslims share the Joy of your great Holiday"
12+ hour, 37+ min ago (140+ words) Head of Islamic Community congratulated Easter: "We Muslims share the Joy of your great Holiday'Sarajevo Times Reisul-ulema of the Islamic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina Husein-ef. Kavazovi" sent a congratulatory message to Metropolitan Chrysostom of Dabro-Bosnia on the occasion of…...
Dhul Hijjah Donations 2026: Best Days to Give Charity
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (987+ words) Allah " highlights the importance of these days in the Qur'an: "By the dawn, and [by] ten nights." " Surah Al-Fajr (89: 12) Many scholars explain that these "ten nights" refer to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah i. e. , days elevated above all others…...
Believers rejoice as Jerusalem's holy sites re-open
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (625+ words) For the first time in 41 days, Muslim worshippers returned to Al-Aqsa Mosque Religious fervour gripped Christians praying at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Just before 5 am at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a Muslim worshipper prayed in tears. A few…...
A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana | Eldorado News
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (673+ words) These days, growing congregations is very much on Isaacs' mind, as she's leading a movement to strengthen rural synagogues and Jewish communities around the country. They've reached dozens, and they're hoping for many more. "Rural Jewish life is important for…...
Oath of office with holy book useful for affirmation
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (11+ words) Great Bend Tribune...
Nigerian theologian Professor Yusufu Turaki contributes to CSI essay series on Persecution and the Unity of Believers
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (160+ words) Provides sobering field evidence from Northern Nigeria and argues that Christian survival requires not only embracing martyrdom but also pursuing advocacy and legitimate self-defense Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has released a new contribution by Professor Yusufu Turaki, a renowned Nigerian…...
Hajj 2026: Lahore Joins Route to Makkah Initiative for First Time
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (245+ words) A high-level coordination meeting was held at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, to finalise preparations for the launch of the Route to Makkah initiative from Lahore for the first time, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Thursday. The meeting…...