Vishweshwara Vrat is celebrated on the third day of Bhishma Panchak, a five-day period of fasting and prayers observed before the auspicious Kartika Purnima. Bhishma Panchak is an especially holy ...

Devotees observe this day by fasting, bathing in holy rivers, offering prayers, and donating to charity. The festival concludes with the vibrant Pushkar Mela and the illuminating Dev Deepawali ...

Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from food and drink. Chennai is home to numerous mosques, including the Big Mosque, the Thousand Lights Mosque, and the Wallajah Mosque, where Muslims ...

It marks the start and end of Ramadan, as well as the times for the daily prayers, including Sehri time Dhaka (the time for the pre-dawn meal) and Iftar time Dhaka (the time for breaking the fast at ...

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Did you know that the Nativity Fast prepares us to experience the true meaning of Christmas? Each year, on November 15, a 40-day fasting period begins in preparation for the Lord's Nativity. As one of ...

The arrival of autumn represents new beginnings in many cultures, but in the ancient Indian religion of Jainism, it holds particular significance. Much like Buddhism, Jainism focuses on the ...

The words “continue steadfastly” are translated from a Greek word that can be translated “courageously persistent” or “to ...

A new book by Father of Mercy Wade Menezes, who appears regularly on EWTN, offers men invaluable encouragement, beginning ...

It has details on the existence of Allah, morality and historical events. Salah (or prayer) is very important to Muslims. Muslims pray five times a day and they must be facing the direction of Makkah.

A member of the Franciscan Sisters Of The Renewal prays in Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church in Atlantic City. (File ...

Religious leaders from across the area led the students in prayer, scriptures, and reflection. Daniel McCormick is the Director of Ministry at Holy Family Cristo Rey. He said gun violence has impacted ...