For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

The pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside: Shahada (faith in one God), Salah (prayer ... or cow—and distribute the meat in three parts: for the family, relatives, and ...

These are the Days of Eid – make takbir wherever you are … Allahu akbar!” Muslims are now celebrating the blessed days of Eid ...

Church leaders in Dublin say Ireland’s increase in adult baptisms is a journey of accompaniment and catechesis.

With three months to the September 16 General Election, Malawians are geared to vote for their preferred candidates for ...

Over a million Muslims from across the world will arrive in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia this week and head to the Kaaba - the 'House of Allah' - to fulfill a crucial part of their ...

(Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP) The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam ... They then move on to Mina, around five kilometres (three miles) away, ahead of the main rite of ...

On a tour of Spain with interfaith leaders, Msgr. Gregory Fairbanks reflects on how at one time Christian, Muslim, and Jewish ...

The child is not the mere creature of the State.”  With those words, issued a century ago, a unanimous Supreme Court ...

For many New Yorkers, faith plays a central role in life, with religious rituals and practices adding to the rich character of the city that we all get to experience. For example, the holy month ...