Drawing prayer circles, I'm learning, is as much about surrendering control as it is about making requests. The concept of "praying hard" has taken on new meaning during this 21-day journey.

Fasting is a private act of worship bringing about nearness to God, as well as a form of spiritual discipline and a means to empathize with those less fortunate. The fast is broken at the end of the ...

Karwa Chauth is a significant festival celebrated by married Hindu women, dedicated to the long life and well-being of their ...

refers to five prayers that Muslims perform every day. Each of the five prayers is performed at a specific time of day: And when you have finished your prayer remember God - standing and sitting ...

2) Salah (ritual prayer) Salah or ritual prayer is an essential aspect of Islamic worship and involves conforming to the will of Allah. Muslims pray five times a day, facing the Kaaba in Mecca ...

Intermittent fasting is becoming an increasingly popular way to lose weight. What's its appeal and is it safe to fast? Whether it's eating in a 5:2 or 16:8 pattern, losing weight is as much about ...

Eid al-Fitr is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims and commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims fast daily from before dawn until sunset. It is commemorated by a ...

The Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), Lagos State Chapter, has declared a seven-day fasting and prayer session for the nation over the current economic challenges.

2, 2024. (photo: Daniel Ibanez / EWTN) Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican October 2, 2024 Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the ...

Due to the sheer length of the prayer services, some synagogues have worshipers stay for the entirety of the fast day, beginning with Shacharit until the very end, but this is not the case everywhere.

If you are mailing in your registration, it needs to be postmarked no later than Oct. 21. Keep in mind, you need to register to vote at least 15 days before Election Day if doing so online or via mail ...