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Eleven killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacksZelenskyy offered to meet Putin with Trump and European leaders at the G7 gathering in France but the Kremlin didn’t reply, a Ukrainian off...
Rome welcomed record 33.5 million pilgrims for Catholic Holy YearHoly years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can en...
King Charles to become first British monarch in over 500 years to pray with pope in historic Vatican visitKing Charles III will make history by praying with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, the first such joint prayer by a British monarch and...
Fanatics target Sufi shrines in BangladeshWhile Hindu, Christian, Ahmadiyya and indigenous communities have faced documented violence and repression over the past year, widespread a...
How Netanyahu used a Biblical prophecy to attack IranIsrael initiated a military operation against Iran, named "Rising Lion," drawing inspiration from a biblical verse symbolizing Israel's str...
No Mughal Dynasty in Class 7 NCERT textbook, fresh chapters on Indian rulers introducedClass VII NCERT social science textbooks have removed chapters on the Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate, replaced by content on ancient India...
Israel expects surge in Indian tourists amid possible easing tensionsDespite regional unrest, Keralite pilgrims continue their journeys to Israel's Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Israel Ministry of Tourism...
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-AdhaPilgrims in Saudi Arabia participate in the symbolic stoning of the devil as part of the Hajj pilgrimage, marking the start of Eid al-Adha ...
Celebs rejoice Ram Mandir inauguration in '24; Anupam Kher says he will visit even if not invited, Kangana Ranaut predicts temple will become the ‘biggest pilgrimage place for Hindus’The sacred Ram Mandir will be inaugurated at the deity’s birthplace Ayodhya on Makar Sankranti (January 22) 2024.
Cancelled tours, empty hotels: Israeli, Palestinian tourism reels as conflict escalatesThe recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has had a devastating impact on the tourism industry in the region. Hotels have emptied, tour ...
Why Al-Aqsa remains a sensitive site in Palestine-Israel conflictThe Masjid al-Aqsa, or simply Al-Aqsa, means “the farthest mosque” or “the farthest sanctuary,” and refers to the lead-domed mosque within ...
What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physica...
U.S. Muslims to celebrate Eid-al-Adha at end of HajjEid-al-Adha heralds the end of the annual holy pilgrimage of Hajj and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and faithfulness to Allah.
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measuresMillions of Muslims gathered in Mecca to start the annual Hajj pilgrimage, making this year's event the largest religious gathering since t...
Birthplace of Jesus: Where was Jesus Christ born?Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, which is located in the fertile limestone hill country of the Holy Land, 10 kilometres south of Jerusal...
Pope apologizes for 'evil' of Indigenous abuse in CanadaThe plea for forgiveness from the leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics was met with applause by a crowd of First Nations, Metis and ...
Pope Francis lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groupsFrancis exited the back of his plane with the help of an ambulift, given his strained knee ligaments have forced him to use a wheelchair. T...
Thousands of mosques in Xinjiang demolished in recent years, says latest reportRights groups say more than one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim Turkic-speaking people have been incarcerated in camps across the n...
Rail Budget 2014: Railways announce special trains on pilgrim circuitsPrivate participation in pilgrim areas will be encouraged to introduce some trains for pilgrims and tourists in the short run.
- Mount Kailas: Journey to Divinity
Hindus believe that a triumvirate of gods - Brahma , Vishnu and Mahesh - live in Brahmalok, Baikunth, and Kailas, respectively. The first t...