Religion in the Daily News

Religion in the Daily News

• Muslims in India face crackdown on public Eid prayers amid threats 27 May 2026 20 h 54 min News24 Muslims in India face restrictions in offering public Eid prayers. Right-wing Hindu groups have been protesting Muslims offering public prayers on Fridays. But Muslims argue that many mosques cannot accommodate all the worshippers during mass congregations …
• President Moves to Reform Monk Discipline Laws 27 May 2026 20 h 33 min Newsfirst COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to amend key provisions of the Vihara Dewalagam Act to strengthen disciplinary oversight within the Buddhist clergy, as part of a broader push to align Sri Lanka’s economic revival …
• Hun Manet extends Hari Raya Haji greetings 27 May 2026 20 h 27 min Khmer Times File photo of Prime Minister Hun Manet with Cambodian Muslims at an event marking the end of Ramadan. PMO Synopsis: PM lauds Muslim community’s role in promoting peace, religious harmony and unity in nation. Prime Minister Hun Manet and First Lady Pich …
• Shia Rights Watch Warns Discrimination Threatens Long-Term Gulf Stability 27 May 2026 20 h 12 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Saudi/Shia Rights Watch Warns Discrimination Threatens Long-Term Gulf Stability Saudi May 27, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Shia Rights Watch Warns Discrimination Threatens Long-Term Gulf Stability ——————————– The World Shia …
• Italy Unifies its Historic Pilgrimage Trails to Offer Slower, More Intimate Tourism 27 May 2026 20 h 06 min Good News Network Two of the churches of Assisi, one of the stops on the Via St. Francis – credit, Andrew Corbley © With Europe more choked with tourists than ever amid year after year of record-setting summer heat, Italy is looking to change course: off the beaten path of …
• This moment requires confidence – but not uniformity 27 May 2026 19 h 49 min The Jewish Chronicle Political movements, religious communities and social spaces alike seem to reward purity over breadth. People are expected to arrive fully aligned, already fluent in the language of the group, already certain where they stand. Ambivalence is treated as …
• New York lawmakers OK 'buffer zone' near schools, religious sites 27 May 2026 19 h 18 min The Center Square (The Center Square) — New York lawmakers have approved a 50-foot protest "buffer zone" around houses of worship and schools in response to uptick in hate crimes and violent student demonstrations over the past several years.  The legislation, …
• What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church? 27 May 2026 18 h 51 min Pew Research Center About this research This Pew Research Center report examines what Americans say they hear from their clergy about current social and political issues. It is based on adults who say they attend religious services at least once or twice a month. Why did we …
• Nation set to embrace spirit of sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha 27 May 2026 18 h 48 min Views Bangladesh The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the main religious festivals of Muslims, will be celebrated across the country on Thursday, May 28, with religious solemnity and festive spirit. The nation will once again celebrate Eid with the glory of sacrifice. This …
• Aurelien – You The People….Can just sod off. 27 May 2026 18 h 42 min Brave New Europe “Democracy” is a slogan, a value-judgement more than it is a description, and a term of praise and abuse in political debates more than a defined programme. Cross-posted from Aurelien’s substack “Trying to understand the world” Licensed under the Creative …
• IEA defense minister arrives in Moscow for international security conference 27 May 2026 18 h 40 min Ariana News Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate, has said that the Islamic Emirate would not compromise on Islam or Islamic law with any country or group, but remains ready to engage with the international community within the framework …
• Civil society groups want proposed religious law dropped 27 May 2026 17 h 37 min Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Civil society organisations and religious stakeholders have called for a review of the proposed Religious Organisations Bill, 2024, arguing that it is unnecessary, and risks undermining constitutional freedoms. The concerns were raised during a high level …
• WATCH: Boy Scout refuses to bow to Allah during mosque visit 27 May 2026 17 h 11 min LifeSite News The boy’s action, though silent, spoke to millions who lauded him for his fortitude in resisting pressure to conform to a religious act which likely was antithetical to his personal beliefs. STIRLING, Scotland (LifeSiteNews) — A video clip has gone …
• Why China Can’t Hijack Tibetan Buddhism 27 May 2026 17 h 09 min Journal of Democracy The Chinese Communist Party has sought to control the Tibetan people by attacking their religious leaders. But the strategy has failed. Faith can’t be commanded or coerced. By Khedroob Thondup May 2026 In 1995, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) abducted a …
• King Mohammed VI performs the Eid al-Adha prayer and carries out the ritual sacrifice 27 May 2026 17 h 07 min Atalayar The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, performed the prayer to mark Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) and carried out the traditional ritual of sacrificing a lamb.  The Alawite monarch completed the traditional sacred rite at the Ahl Fès Mosque in Mechouar, …
• RSS Whitewashes Record Amid Growing Scrutiny Over Persecution in India 27 May 2026 16 h 58 min International Christian Concern The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Hindu nationalist organization widely regarded as the ideological backbone of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has launched an international outreach campaign aimed at countering growing criticism over …
• Republicans Push Back: Is Sharia Law a Threat to America? 27 May 2026 16 h 41 min RealClearPolitics X In what they hope will become a hot-button election issue in the November midterms, congressional Republicans unnerved by the spread of Islam are holding hearings and proposing legislation to prevent immigrants who adhere to “Sharia law” from entering or …
• The challenge of militant Islam 27 May 2026 16 h 40 min Asia Times It is not fortuitous that many of the flags of western industrial democracies such as Britain, Sweden and Norway feature a cross. This harks backs to their Christian traditions. Conversely, more recent nation-states such as France, Italy and Germany …
• Eid-el-Kabir: Terrorists, Bandits Are Not Muslims, Don’t Represent Islam — NASFAT Cleric 27 May 2026 16 h 28 min Leadership The National Da’Wah Officer of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Abdul-Ganiyy Raji, has declared that terrorists and bandits operating in Nigeria are not Muslims and do not represent the teachings of Islam, insisting that the religion stands for …
• Mongolia Awaits the Sacred Relics of Sariputta and Maha Moggallana: A Renewed Spiritual Bridge Between India and Mongolia 27 May 2026 16 h 16 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): The forthcoming exposition of the sacred relics of the two chief disciples of the Buddha - Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana - in Mongolia from June 1 to 10 is not merely a ceremonial or religious occasion; it …
• How Nazis Deliberately Mistranslate Talmud to Fuel Hatred 27 May 2026 16 h 10 min Patheos For centuries, antisemites have relied upon a remarkably consistent strategy: isolate an unfamiliar Jewish text, rip a sentence from its legal and linguistic context, mistranslate it into emotionally inflammatory modern language, and then circulate the …
• Public funding for religious preschools to face First Amendment test 27 May 2026 16 h 01 min National Constitution Center - Pennsylvania While the current Supreme Court term is heading to a conclusion in the next month, the justices have already accepted cases for arguments next fall, including an important case on the First Amendment and religious rights. On April 20, 2026, the Court …
• Assam UCC Bill aims to protect women, not target religion: NDA 27 May 2026 15 h 40 min Awaz The Voice Guwahati MLAs representing the ruling NDA in the Assam Assembly on Wednesday said the Uniform Civil Code Bill, introduced in the House two days ago, seeks to protect women's rights and is not against any religion or religious practice. They dubbed the …
• Historic Church Documentary: A fundraiser that gave then gave some more 27 May 2026 15 h 38 min Northern Neck News - Virginia By Michelle Smith Last Wednesday, “Historic Churches of the Northern Neck” concluded its two-screening run at Compass Entertainment Complex with a sold-out theater filled with viewers of all ages. The film is the latest Northern Neck history documentary …
• Ulema ask Muslims to show social sensitivity, follow laws during Eid rituals 27 May 2026 15 h 34 min Awaz The Voice New Delhi On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, several prominent Islamic scholars and religious leaders across the country have appealed to Muslims to observe both religious responsibility and social sensitivity while performing the ritual of animal sacrifice …
• 'Has India Become A Hindu Nation?': AIMIM's Waris Pathan Slams Nitesh Rane Over Roadside Namaz Remark | Video 27 May 2026 15 h 14 min Free Press Journal 'Has India Become A Hindu Nation?': AIMIM's Waris Pathan Slams Nitesh Rane Over Roadside Namaz Remark | Video | File Pics Amid the controversy surrounding Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane’s remarks on offering namaz on roads, AIMIM leader Waris …
• Faith, Sacrifice, and Unity: The essence of Hajj and Eid al-Azha 27 May 2026 14 h 32 min The Financial Express Bangladesh Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj, one of the holiest acts of worship in Islam. The pilgrimage brings together believers from different countries and cultures in a shared spiritual journey marked by prayer …
• Bolstering India-Mongolia spiritual ties, sacred relics of Lord Buddha's disciples travel to Ulaanbaatar 27 May 2026 14 h 15 min The Hans India Ulaanbaatar/New Delhi: An exposition of the Holy Relics of the chief disciples of the Buddha — Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana — will be organised at the Ganden Monastery in Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar from June 1-10 by India's Ministry …
• Putin congratulates Russian Muslims on Eid al-Adha 27 May 2026 14 h 06 min TASS MOSCOW, May 27. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated all Russian Muslims on the Eid al-Adha holiday. "Following the precepts and centuries-old traditions of your ancestors, you widely celebrate this ancient holiday which …
• US Religious Freedom Commission Report Says 30,000 Fulani Militants Responsible For Mass Killings, Attacks Across Nigeria 27 May 2026 13 h 52 min Sahara Reporters A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has alleged that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militant groups are responsible for carrying out widespread killings, church attacks, abductions, and violent land …
• JD Vance Admits Hindu Wife Usha Is Unlikely To Convert To Christianity, Unveils Her 'Vicious' Role 27 May 2026 13 h 45 min International Business Times - United Kingdom JD Vance has disclosed that his Hindu wife, Usha, is unlikely ever to convert to Christianity, even as she has taken on what he calls a 'vicious editor' role for his new faith-centred book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, due for US launch …
• Eid ul Adha Mubarak wishes: Best Bakrid 2026 greetings, Hindi messages and Eid images for loved ones 27 May 2026 13 h 35 min India TV News New Delhi: Bakrid, also known as Eid ul Adha, will be celebrated across India tomorrow, May 28, 2026. The festival holds deep religious significance in Islam and is observed with prayers, charity, family gatherings and the tradition of sacrifice. From …
• Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervour across J&K; worshippers ... 27 May 2026 13 h 11 min The Morung Express Budgam, May 27 (IANS): Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer prayers and spread the message of brotherhood, communal harmony, and …
• WATCH | Parliament intervenes in escalating church regulation battle 27 May 2026 13 h 06 min Witness Parliament’s Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Portfolio Committee has intervened following the fallout between the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission and religious groups over the establishment of a Section 22 …
• From Shavuot to Ramadan: Living in the guidance of sacred scriptures - opinion 27 May 2026 11 h 42 min The Jerusalem Post Jews around the world are currently preparing to celebrate Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, according to the Hebrew calendar. Although it is historically an agricultural harvest festival, the deepest significance of Shavuot in Jewish religious …
• Tension Over Goat Sacrifice In Mumbai Ahead Of Bakrid, Police Deployed At Housing Society 27 May 2026 11 h 14 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Goats brought for Bakra Eid sacrifice sparked tension in Ghatkopar society. Police escorted goats out amid fears of resident confrontation and clashes. Maharashtra minister raised law and …
• US Commission Says 1.3million Persons Displaced In Nigeria's Middle Belt By Bandits 27 May 2026 11 h 10 min Sahara Reporters A new report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has stated that militant violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt has driven at least 1.3 million people from their land into displacement camps, warning of widespread …
• “30,000 Fulani Militants Fuelling Nigeria’s Insecurity” – US Report 27 May 2026 10 h 43 min Information Nigeria An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members, according to the May 2026 report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. The report stated that the …
• Lahore's old Hindu names were returning. Then Pakistan's extremists forced a U-turn 27 May 2026 10 h 40 min Business Today The Pakistan government's move to restore several pre-Partition Hindu and British-era names in Lahore has run into fierce opposition from "extremists" and social media critics, forcing authorities to defer the plan, according to reports. The …
• Insecurity: Tinubu aide urges suspension of mountain prayers in North Central 27 May 2026 10 h 22 min Legit News The presidency has urged residents and religious groups in Kwara and Kogi to temporarily suspend mountain prayer gatherings Officials warned that forests and isolated worship locations had increasingly become hideouts for bandits and other criminal …