Religion

When is Eid al-Adha 2014 in India? Festival of Sacrifice and How Muslims Celebrate it

Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is the second most important festival in the Islamic calendar, after Eid al-Fitr.

Oct 2, 2014

Dussehra 2014: History and Significance; 5 Interesting Things about 'Vijaya Dashami'

Dussehra (Dasara) 2014: Here is the history, significance and origin of the famous hindu festival 'Vijaya Dashami'.

Sep 30, 2014

International Buddhist Symposium Starts in Bodh Gaya to Boost Tourism

The fourth International Buddhist Conclave was inaugurated on Saturday in Bodh Gaya.

Sep 27, 2014

Muslim Scholars, Imams Blast ISIS, Explain True Meaning of Islam in Open Letter

Over 120 Muslim scholars and Imams from around the world have signed an open letter addressed to Islamic State.

Sep 25, 2014

Rosh Hashanah 2014: 6 Interesting Facts to Know About the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah 2014: Here are 6 most interesting facts to know about the Jewish New Year.

Sep 24, 2014

Navratri Special – From 'Gujarat' to 'West Bengal': Nine Days Celebration In India

Another Navratri Shocker: 'Garba is Entertainment for Demons,' Says Imam Mehndi Hussain

After Hindutva politicians asked for ban on Muslims in Navrathri events, Imam Mehndi Hussain calls garba an 'entertainment for rakshasas'.

Sep 22, 2014

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said that he often doubts that God exists -- a statement that has raised few eyebrows.

The Doubt of the Century? I Doubt if there is God, Says Church of England Head

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said that he often doubts the existence of God -- a statement that has raised a few eyebrows.

Sep 20, 2014

An Iranian blogger has been sentenced to death after he was found guilty of insulting the Prophet Mohammad on Facebook.

Iranian Blogger Sentenced to Death for 'Insulting' Prophet Muhammad on Facebook

An Iranian blogger has been sentenced to death after he was found guilty of insulting the Prophet Muhammad on Facebook.

Sep 19, 2014

'Terrorism Taught in Madrassas' says BJP MP; Why is Modi Govt Still Silent on Hate-Speeches?

BJP MP from Unnao Sakshi Maharaj is just the latest in a long line of hate-spewing party leaders to have made extremely communal statements

Sep 15, 2014

Gods' Conclave: Deities to Come Together to Decide on Animal Sacrifice in Kullu

The last 'Jagati Puch' was held in 2006, after a gap of 35 years, to decide the fate of a project promoted by Ford Motor Co.

Sep 12, 2014

Salman Khan Hurts Religious Sentiments Through Fashion Show, Booked

A community member has objected to a fashion show organized by the star's well-known organization 'Being Human' in Mumbai

Sep 12, 2014

Satan Worshipping Family Handed 30-Year Sentence for Gouging Out 5-Year-Old's Eyes

A Mexican court has sentenced the members of a family to 30 years each in jail, for gouging out the eyes of a five-year-old over two years ago.

Sep 10, 2014

Amid Tensions with Sunni Sect, Shia Organisation Declares ₹5 crore Bounty on 5 Terrorists

There might be induced tensions between the two sects as the posters may turn provocative for the Sunnis.

Sep 10, 2014

Saudi Religious Police Raid on a Christian Home Conducting Prayers Sparks Debate

Haia arrested 27 Asian nationals,including men,women and children. The incident has sparked a major debate on religious freedom in the puritan Islamic country.

Sep 8, 2014

BJP's Adityanath Makes Another Hate Speech: 'Riots in West UP Because of Particular Community'

Yogi Adityanath also openly accused the Samajwadi Party-led government of 'funding' the Muslim community in UP.