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Abrahamic / Middle Eastern
Judaism, Christianity and Islam are the main Abrahamic religions. Judaism, Christianity and Islam originated in the Middle East. Followers of these three religions are monotheistic and have scriptures.
Paris school head resigns after death threats over Muslim veil row
Secularism and religion are hot-button issues in France, which is home to Europe’s largest Muslim community.
Quran-burning Iraqi man facing an expulsion order from Sweden plans to seek asylum in Norway
An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden is going to seek asylum in neighboring Norway.
Malaysian retailer charged for selling ‘Allah’ socks
Religion is a sensitive issue in the Muslim-majority nation.
In Holy Week letter, More than 140 global Christian leaders call for Gaza cease-fire
The letter comes after the US abstained from a U.N. vote calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza in Ramadan.
Fasting in Islam and Christianity, a sacred practice of solidarity and social change
The sacredobservance of fasting in both Islam and Christianity is practice of solidarity and social change.
Donald Trump endorses ‘God Bless the USA’ Bible for every American
‘Religion and Christianity are the biggest things missing from this country,’ said Trump
Day off for Ramadan in Italian school criticised as attack on Italian values
The Iqbal Masih school in Pioltello will close on 10 April to mark Eid al-Fitr.
Muslims and non-Muslims come together at York Mosque, America, to eat and talk
Muslims across the world are currently observing the 30 days of Ramadan, best-known by non-Muslims for the the daily fast from sunrise to sunset.
Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
Hobbled by bad knees and persistent respiratory problems, Francis also didn’t participate in the procession of cardinals.
Religion: why faith is becoming more and more popular
Faith is on the rise and 84% of the global population identifies with a religious group.