Replica of Türkiye's Virgin Mary shrine inspires Filipino faithful
The House of the Virgin Mary is a shrine located in Ephesus (present-day Selçuk) in Türkiye's İzmir, where the mother of Jesus is believed to have spent her final years. Thous...
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100 years on, Paris mosque remains a symbol of diversity
A 100 years ago, Paris erected a monumental mosque to honor Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It's now an integral part of the capital’s bustling...
Saudi Arabia discovers inscription mentioning Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab
Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission announced the discovery of a rock inscription bearing the name of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab during archaeological surveys in the Medina reg...
Pope Leo's Madrid Mass draws over 1.2 million Catholic faithful
Over 1.2 million people gathered in Madrid Sunday for a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV, who called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain, during one of the largest religiou...
Hajj: What to know about Islam’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca
Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj. While fulfilling a religious obli...
What to know about choosing sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha
Qurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha and the second of the two main festivals in Islam, will begin on May 27. During the holiday, Muslims sacrifice animals as a form of prayer...
Egypt's Sham Ennessim: Living tradition from antiquity to present
Each year, with the onset of spring, millions of Egyptians head to gardens and the banks of the Nile, bringing with them food and drink to celebrate the festival of Sham Ennessim,...
Churches across Syria host Easter services, emphasize solidarity
Christians in Syria following the Western calendar celebrated Easter Sunday, marking the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with prayers and liturgies held in churches nationwide. In Da...
Eid al-Fitr marks end of Ramadan with family gatherings, traditions
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and...
Ramadan fosters generosity, community at a mosque in US
As the sun begins to set in Silver Spring, Maryland, cars slowly fill the parking lot outside the Imaam Center. Families arrive carrying trays of food. Volunteers move quickly bet...