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Indonesian Muslims mark grim Eid amid devastating virus wave
By Niniek Karmini — July 20, 2021
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is now Asia's COVID-19 hot spot with the most confirmed daily cases. Infections and deaths have surged.
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow
By Mariam Fam — July 20, 2021
CAIRO (AP) — “It’s going to be the first Eid in my life I don’t hug and kiss my mum and dad.”
On Vaisakhi, making the spiritual and long ago immediate and personal
By Simran Jeet Singh — April 12, 2019
(RNS) — Connecting with a sacred moment of servant-leadership can be done by looking for ways to incorporate humility into our daily lives.
Death is a way of life as Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead
By Irving Cabrera Torres — November 2, 2018
SAN ANDRÉS MIXQUIC, Mexico (RNS) — In Mexican families, the remembrance of loved ones is so frequent and natural that it can seem as if the deceased has never died.
On King holiday, religious groups look to 50th anniversary of assassination
By Adelle M. Banks — January 12, 2018
(RNS) — From Memphis to Washington, here are a few ways faith groups and their partners are noting that date in history.
Hindus in India immerse in their holy rivers for the Magh Mela festival
By Kit Doyle — January 3, 2018
(AP) — The monthlong festival takes place at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers. (Slideshow)
Eid al-Adha: A Muslim holiday to honor Prophet Abraham’s ultimate sacrifice
By Nadia Ahmad — September 1, 2017
(RNS) — Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice — which begins on Friday — is a Muslim holiday that memorializes the greatest sacrifice made in all of history by a renowned patriarch, Prophet Abraham (Peace be upon him), writes Nadia Ahmad.
On Eid 2017, a peek into the lives of Puerto Rican Muslims
By Ken Chitwood — June 26, 2017
(The Conversation) Who are the Puerto Rican Muslims and what are their struggles?
Dead languages for dessert: cuneiform cookies
By Kimberly Winston — November 30, 2016
(RNS) Who doesn't love a little something obscure and dead in their kitchen during the holidays?
Gluttony and the Seven Deadly Sins
By Kimberly Winston — November 22, 2016
(RNS) On Thanksgiving, Americans will try not to make total gluttons of themselves. But why? Why is gluttony considered a danger not only to the body, but the soul?
White House says Obama won’t declare Muslim holiday
By Gregory Korte — December 12, 2015
WASHINGTON — President Obama supports the right of Muslim Americans to celebrate religious holidays, the White House said Friday. He just can't give them the day off.
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ stamp goes on sale
By Mary Bowerman — October 1, 2015
The booklet of 20 stamps features 10 still frames from the 1965 TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” celebrating the classic’s 50th anniversary.
The RNS 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
By Lauren Markoe — December 5, 2014
(RNS) Something for your pastor, your Jewish brother-in-law, your Muslim child and your secularist sister.
The Religion News Service 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
By Lauren Markoe — November 25, 2013
(RNS) From ecumenical prayer beads to naughty Christmas sweaters, the Religion News Service Holiday Gift Guide 2013 has suggestions for everyone on your list, no matter their religion -- or lack of religion.
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