Keywords: Religion


Swiss tourist faces jail for criticizing Bali religious festival

A Swiss tourist in Bali faces up to five years in prison after posting insulting comments on Instagram about the island’s Hindu New Year celebration, authorities said. The arrest highlights the seriousness with which Indonesia treats criticism of local religious traditions. The tourist is accused......

Origins of world religions and their cultural impact

Major world religions emerged in specific regions of Asia and the Middle East long before spreading globally, deeply influencing local cultures and shaping societies far beyond their origins. Each religion’s birthplace became a foundation for its customs, beliefs, and traditions. Hinduism, one......

Countries with the largest number of mosques in the World

A recent overview of global mosque distribution highlights Indonesia as the country with the highest number of mosques, far ahead of other nations. India and Bangladesh follow, reflecting both population size and the historical presence of Islam in these regions. Countries traditionally associated with......

Egyptian scholar Zaghloul El-Naggar dies at 92

Renowned Egyptian Islamic scholar and geologist Zaghloul El-Naggar, a pioneer in interpreting the Qur’an through a scientific lens, has passed away at the age of 92. He died in Amman, Jordan, after battling illness, according to a statement released on his official social media accounts. His funeral......

Sweden: Syrian suspect wanted for the murder of man who burned a Quran

Swedish prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant on Thursday, October 16, for a young Syrian suspected of killing Salwan Momika, an Iraqi Christian who had repeatedly burned copies of the Quran in 2023, sparking outrage across the Muslim world. The suspect remains at large, according to authorities. Salwan......

Moroccan court upholds prison sentence against activist Ibtissame Lachgar for “offending Islam”

A Moroccan appeals court in Rabat has upheld the two-and-a-half-year prison sentence handed down to feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar for “offending Islam.” The verdict confirms the ruling issued in early September, according to an AFP journalist present in the courtroom. Lachgar, 50,......

The growing presence of Anglican churches in deeply Catholic Spain

Spain is often regarded as one of the most Catholic countries in the world, but the nation is also home to a surprising number of Anglican and other English-speaking churches. From the bustling streets of Madrid to the sun-soaked coasts of Málaga, Anglicanism has quietly established itself as......

Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi : Commemorating Mercy, Justice, and Compassion

Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, often referred to as Mawlid, stands as one of the most meaningful dates in the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who was born in the holy city of Mecca around the year 571. This pivotal event transformed the course of history......

Excommunicated Spanish nuns defy eviction from historic convent

A group of Spanish nuns, excommunicated by the Catholic Church for aligning with a controversial sect, appeared in court on Tuesday, vowing to resist eviction from their centuries-old convent in Belorado, northern Spain. A year-long standoff The dispute began in May 2024 when the nuns of the Order......