Religion

The Ministry of Awqaf has signed agreements with two state banks to allow buyers of Eid Al-Adha sacrificial meat vouchers to pay in instalments over six months. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing at the New Administrative Capital.

12 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday reserved its order in the Bhojshala case after hearing arguments over the religious character of the disputed site in Dhar.

Close to a lakh devotees gathered on the Vaigai riverbed early Friday morning to witness Lord Kallazhagar entering the river, the highlight of the annual Chithirai festival. Thousands then performed 'theerthavari' by spraying water on the deity as it proceeded to Ramarayar Mandapam. The event drew crowds from far and near in Madurai.

30 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle delivered the sermon at the commissioning of an Anglican bishop in Rome. The event signals continued ecumenical engagement between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. The service took place in late April.

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) First Panel will resume on Tuesday (April 28) the judgment on whether pastor Silas Malafaia will be made a defendant for slander and insult against the Army High Command. Malafaia's defense requested a postponement, arguing the panel is incomplete with only four justices. The case stems from criticisms Malafaia made during a rally in April 2025 on Avenida Paulista.

26 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

KH Abdussalam Shohib, known as Gus Salam, visited Rais Syuriyah PWNU South Kalimantan, KH Muhammad Wildan Salman or Guru Wildan, on April 26, 2026. The visit sought blessings and guidance for his bid to become PBNU General Chairman via the 35th Muktamar. Guru Wildan advised managing Nahdlatul Ulama with pesantren-based scholarship and noble ethics.