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No meat on Good Friday? The surprising reason behind this Catholic traditionCatholics worldwide observe Good Friday as a solemn day of fasting and abstinence, remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The traditi...- Good Friday 2026: Meaning behind the name, date and fasting rules explainedGood Friday is a solemn Christian observance held before Easter, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In 2026, it falls on April ...
- Ash Wednesday 2026: Wishes, quotes, greetings, fasting rules, why people wear cross on forehead and meaning behind the holy dayAsh Wednesday 2026 Quotes: Ash Wednesday, observed on February 18, 2026, initiates the Christian season of Lent. This day involves church s...
- What is Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday? The history, traditions, and why the festival still mattersMardi Gras 2026 is set for Tuesday, February 17. This grand finale of Carnival celebrations in New Orleans promises parades, music, and vib...
- Sniper rifles, not books: Senior Assassin video game gives Canada sleepless nightsA violent video game, "Senior Assassin," is raising concerns in Canada due to its potential to promote gun culture and aggressive behavior....
- Pope Francis is no more: Who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church?Pope Francis, the first Latin American head of the Roman Catholic Church, died at age 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His papacy was m...
- Easter 2025 date, holy week, lent end, and fasting rules: When is Easter Sunday and why is it so late this year?Easter Sunday 2025 falls on April 20, making it one of the latest Easter dates in recent years. This special day, celebrated by both Cathol...
- Easter 2025: When are Good Friday and Easter Sunday? All about this year’s holidayEaster remains one of the most widely celebrated Christian holidays, marked by religious services, feasts, egg hunts, and cultural traditio...
- Good Friday 2024: Why do people eat fish on this sacred day? Exploring the symbolism and traditionOn Good Friday, the tradition of eating fish has deep symbolic and historical roots in Christianity. It symbolizes spiritual nourishment, a...
- What is Ash Wednesday? Here’s all you need to know about the holy day observed by ChristiansAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for Christians worldwide, during which they observe prayer, fasting, and receive ash...
- Finland to decide on NATO membership 'within weeks'Helsinki's parliament will next week open a debate about joining the Western alliance after the Ukraine war sparked a dramatic U-turn in pu...
- Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitableMuch of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world, but the region that is home ...
- Kosher Coke & Friday Fish: Religious food rules lead to unexpected innovationsFriday fasting was prescribed for religious communities and all Christians who wished to lead pious lives.
- Joe Biden calls Donald Trump's US Supreme Court push 'abuse of power'Biden, speaking Sunday in Philadelphia, accused Trump of exercising "raw political power" by attempting to "ram" through his court choice a...
- China's Communist Party asks members to give up religionOfficials who have religious faith should be persuaded to give it up, and those who resist would be punished by the party organisation, Wan...
- Both PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi can learn a few things from the British election resultsFirst and foremost: it’s the economy! Economic performance in your last two years matters hugely, even though it’s not the only factor.
- Bengaluru's pubs mirroring the transformation of the economic landscape of the cityThe numerous makeovers and global influences to the city's pubs are an indicator to Bengaluru's evolving cultural profile, says Chandan Gow...
- Congress caught in a tangle over whether or not to renew permits of bars in Kerala closed before electionsLeaders of the ruling party are caught in a tangle over whether or not to renew the permits of 400-odd bars closed before the elections.
- Anti-nuke protest vexes JayalalithaaJayalalithaa made a "kind appeal" to the protestors today, including 127 people who are on a fast that entered the sixth day today, to end ...
- On the shaak: A fast way to gorge on vegetables ignoredLike most non-Jains I think my first exposure to Paryushan probably came through the list of standard phrases for greetings telegrams that ...
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