ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the ...

Ambubachi Mela is one of India's most unique religious festivals, celebrated annually at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam. Rooted in Shakta and Tantric traditions, the festival marks the annual ...

DELHI, India (RNS) — Kumbh Mela, a festival that every 12 years draws hundreds of thousands of devotees to the city of Prayagraj, in northern India, has become the latest battleground for ...

After Vat Purnima, the sacred month of Ashadha begins on June 30, 2026, and continues until July 29, 2026. It is followed by ...

The month of July holds an immense importance. This is the time, when monsoon begins and people are naturally joyful because ...

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, identifying as an atheist, explained his continued celebration of festivals like Holi, Diwali, ...

Unruly and aggressive religious celebrations are damaging ethnic harmony in the multi-ethnic region - and reminding some of the dangerous atmosphere of the 1990s. The Mayor of Novi Pazar, a ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of ...