prayer
For Afghan Hazaras, where to pray can be life and death choice
Middle East
October 21, 2021
For Afghan Hazaras, where to pray can be life and death choice
KABUL, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Each time Hussain Rahimi leaves his Kabul home for the mosque to pray, he recites…
Mosques to remain closed, charity iftar tables banned in Ramadan
Egypt
April 7, 2020
Mosques to remain closed, charity iftar tables banned in Ramadan
The Ministry of Endowments announced on Tuesday that it will continue the suspension of all group religious activities during Ramadan,…
Dar al-Ifta issues fatwa calling to commit to coronavirus suspensions
Egypt
March 22, 2020
Dar al-Ifta issues fatwa calling to commit to coronavirus suspensions
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta issued a fatwa on Sunday calling on people to abide by medical regulations against the coronavirus, especially…
Azhar scholars allow suspending Friday and congregation prayers
Egypt
March 15, 2020
Azhar scholars allow suspending Friday and congregation prayers
Al-Azhar’s Senior Scholars Authority, headed by Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb, on Sunday allowed the suspension of Friday prayers and…
Pope Tawadros to lead prayers in Abbasseya cathedral Sunday
Egypt
April 28, 2019
Pope Tawadros to lead prayers in Abbasseya cathedral Sunday
Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church will preside this evening over the Mass of the Resurrection at the…
Sri Lanka Muslims brave militant threats for Friday prayers
World
April 27, 2019
Sri Lanka Muslims brave militant threats for Friday prayers
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — At 12:10 p.m. Friday, men and boys in a Muslim neighborhood in Sri Lanka’s capital…
Pope Tawadros II arrives in Italy for ecumenical prayer
Egypt
July 7, 2018
Pope Tawadros II arrives in Italy for ecumenical prayer
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark arrived at Rome airport Friday morning, accompanied by a church…
The Latest: Pope urges end to violence against innocents
World
August 20, 2017
The Latest: Pope urges end to violence against innocents
Pope Francis is calling for an end to the “inhuman violence” that has targeted innocents in Burkina Faso, Spain…
Al-Azhar condemns Dortmund closure of Muslim prayer room
Egypt
February 14, 2016
Al-Azhar condemns Dortmund closure of Muslim prayer room
Al-Azhar’s Dar al-Iftaa has condemned a decision by the Technical University of Dortmund to close a chamber used by Muslim…
Egypt’s Christian communities to pray for unity
Egypt
February 9, 2016
Egypt’s Christian communities to pray for unity
Egypt's Christian communities will pray for unity over the next week, from February 13 to February 20. The "Prayer for Unity…