By Rachael Philip In response to Pope Francis’ call for a Day of Prayer and Fasting on October 7, the Church of the Divine ...

Rabbi Gary Gans, rabbi emeritus of Congregation Beth Tikvah, Marlton, and Father Joseph Wallace, diocesan director of ...

They then end the fast at sunset, with a meal called Iftar. During Ramadan, Muslims also increase their acts of worship and perform extra prayers at night called Taraweeh. 5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to ...

In 1989, Maureen and Ted Flynn, parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Herndon, had a very simple idea: Gather people together ...

Catholics around the world are gathering for the commencement of the 32nd annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting (IWOPF ... in the lands of which the Scriptures speak most often.” ...

The fast is symbolic of their prayers for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. The rituals are rooted in devotion and are passed down through generations as an expression of love and ...

(photo: Daniel Ibanez / EWTN) Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican October 2, 2024 Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has declared a two-week fasting and prayer for peaceful elections and bountiful harvest. A statement by Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, Esere of Benin on Tuesday ...

Kojagiri Purnima will be observed on October 16, 2024. Devotees worship Goddess Laxmi for wealth and prosperity by fasting ...

This was communicated in a statement on Tuesday by the Esere of Benin, Stanley Obamwonyi. SaharaReporters.com is an outstanding, groundbreaking news website that encourages citizen journalists to ...

For nine days, people will engage in fasting, feasting, and various rituals to honour the goddess, symbolising the victory of good over evil. During Navratri, devotees worship the nine forms of ...