International
Berat Kandili –Holy Night of Forgiveness
The night of "Berat" is is mübarek, a blessed night that falls on the 15th night of Shaban, which is the 8th month of the Muslim calendar (Monday evening, February 2, 2026 –…
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Christianity
Orthodox Patriarchs to Participate in Security Conference in Jordan
An international conference titled "The Aqaba Process - Balkan Interfaith Dialogue" is taking place on December 9 in Bethany, on the Jordan River, at the site where John the Baptist…
International
One of the largest mosques in the Balkans opened in Bulgaria
A newly built mosque – a religious temple that is already among the largest in the Balkans – was officially opened 20 November in Kardzhali (the Rhodope Mountains) with an…
International
Fasting among Muslims – Waiting for Twilight
Fasting is a fundamental part of every world religion and is often accompanied by characteristic ceremonies and practices. The temporary abstinence from certain foods and drinks is supposed to purify…
International
Women in Syria must wear burkinis, ‘appropriate’ swimwear on beaches
The Syrian Ministry of Tourism has said women must wear burkinis or 'appropriate' swimwear on public beaches. "People are required to wear conservative swimwear on public beaches (burkinis or swimwear…
Asia
Pakistan’s Islamic Council Declares Child Marriage Ban “Un-Islamic” Amid Rising Concerns Over Girls’ Rights
ISLAMABAD — In a move that has sparked intense debate over the intersection of religion and human rights, Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has declared a newly passed law…
International
Devastating Fatwa: Top Islamic Scholar in Gaza Criticizes Hamas for October 7
А prominent Islamic scholar in the Gaza Strip has issued an atypical and strong fatwa condemning the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in the…
Christianity
Seeding the peace and friendship in Yakoruda – a journey beyond cultures and religions
26-29.09.2024 - interfaith weekend in Yakoruda, Bulgaria On the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Peace on 21 September, the association "Bridges - Eastern European Forum for Dialogue"…
Islam
Saint Sophia bathed in rose water
As the holy fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims approaches, Fatih Municipality teams in Istanbul carried out cleaning and disinfection activities at the converted Hagia Sophia mosque. Teams of the…
International
A popular Turkish series fined because of a religious dispute
Turkey's radio and television regulatory body RTUK has imposed a two-week ban on the popular TV series “Scarlet pimples” (Kizil Goncalar) because it is against "national and spiritual values of…