Religion

President Prabowo joins Eid al-Fitr prayer with Aceh disaster survivors at Masjid Darussalam, distributing aid and inspecting flood recovery.

President Prabowo Joins Eid al-Fitr Prayer with Aceh Disaster Survivors, Inspects Flood Recovery Progress

20. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

In a follow-up to his December 2025 survey of Aceh floods, President Prabowo Subianto performed Idul Fitri 1447 H prayer on March 21, 2026, with around 1,300 flood and landslide survivors at Masjid Darussalam in Aceh Tamiang. Accompanied by key officials, he distributed aid, inspected temporary housing, and received updates on rapid rehabilitation progress across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

Jackson Lahmeyer announces congressional run in Oklahoma

Jackson Lahmeyer, the evangelical pastor from Owasso, Oklahoma, and founder of Pastors for Trump, announced on Tuesday his candidacy for a U.S. House seat in Tulsa's district. The seat, currently held by Rep. Kevin Hern, has opened due to Hern's plans to seek a Senate position vacated by Markwayne Mullin. Lahmeyer positions himself as a bold supporter of President Trump's agenda.

Finnish supreme court convicts MP Räsänen of hate speech

26. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Finland's Supreme Court has convicted parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola of insulting a group based on sexual orientation over a 2004 church pamphlet. In a 3-2 decision, the court ordered the removal of specific statements from the pamphlet and imposed fines on the pair and the publishing foundation. Räsänen plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.

America

Catholic experiences Ramadan's end with Ahmadí Muslims in Argentina

Politik

Sultan of Sokoto urges leaders to intensify anti-insecurity efforts on Eid-el-Fitr

Politik

Abiodun and Sanwo-Olu urge Muslims to sustain kindness beyond Ramadan

VP Sara Duterte prays for world peace on Eid’l Fitr

Vice President Sara Duterte joined the Muslim community in Eid’l Fitr celebrations, offering prayers for world peace amid the Middle East crisis. She shared this in a video message. Malacañang declared March 20 a nationwide regular holiday.

Rivers governor Fubara hosts Muslim leaders, vows protection for residents

20. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara hosted Muslim leaders during Sallah. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens.

Maharashtra passes freedom of religion bill with opposition support

Maharashtra's legislature passed the Freedom of Religion Bill in both houses during the budget session, with support from opposition parties like Shiv Sena UBT and NCP SP. Once the Governor assents, Maharashtra will become India's 13th state with anti-forced conversion legislation. Congress and Samajwadi Party opposed it.

Andrew Walker critiques James Talarico's use of Christianity in politics

18. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Andrew T. Walker, a Christian ethics professor, argues in a Daily Wire article that Texas state representative James Talarico employs Christianity as a rhetorical tool to advance progressive policies. Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate, has gained viral attention for quoting Scripture and discussing Jesus frequently. Walker contends this faith serves more as electoral strategy than theological foundation.

tirsdag d. 24. marts 2026, 14.19