Check Out the Joyous Photos of 100,000 Muslims Celebrating End of Fasting at Europe's Largest Eid Gathering
Since today marks the end of Ramadan's dawn-to-dusk fasting, thousands of Muslim families are gathering together to celebrate.
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Muslim Cab Driver Broke Strict Police Curfew to Drive Hindu Woman in Childbirth to the Hospital
An Indian cab driver is being praised for his compassionate example of "Hindu-Muslim unity" during a strict police curfew earlier this week.
Buddhists Coexist with Tigers at Sanctuary
A remarkable monastery in Thailand that cares for wild animals which are being squeezed off their land with too much development. PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly features video of tigers walking around with monks and allowing visitors to pet them, even wrestle with their cubs.
Interfaith Leaders Meet in Greenland to See Climate Change Firsthand
Leaders of the world's major religions visited Greenland together to observe climate change first hand and to pray for a change in human behavior.
Multi-Faith Prayers Thrive in US Politics (LINKED)
Religions are part of political life in the US Capitol, including Muslims and Hindus.
Unprecedented Muslim Call for Peace with Christians
"In an unprecedented letter to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders, 138 Muslim scholars said finding common ground between the world's biggest faiths was not simply a matter for polite dialogue between religious leaders."
American Youths Bridge Religious Divides
"Teens in a Boston suburb lead the way in building relationships among religious faiths in their community through Interfaith Action, a program that has captured attention abroad." (CS Monitor)
Christians Respond to Muslim Leaders' Historic Letter
A 29-page letter (pdf document) drafted by 138 prominent Muslim leaders to leaders of the world's Christian churches has been met with enthusiasm and encouragement.The historic Muslim document, entitled, "A Common Word Between Us and You," received a warm embrace from leaders of the Yale Divinity School in the form of a response that has been cosigned by the Harvard and Princeton seminaries...
Church Meets $1 Million Katrina Goal
"Parishioners at Fountain Baptist Church in a New York City suburb reached their goal this month: to raise $1 million for communities hit by Hurricane Katrina. It is one of the largest amounts ever raised by a single U.S. church."
Homeless Memorial Service Encourages Hope
"Believing it's important to bring awareness to the homeless plight, especially the homeless veterans, the Luzerne County Homeless Coalition held its second annual Homeless Memorial Service at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church."
In Memorial: Maharishi Passes on in 91st Year
The founder and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, 91, has passed on, leaving behind some five million followers worldwide. The one-time spiritual advisor to the Beatles taught that people could achieve inner peace by meditating twice a day in half hour sessions.
Former Gang Rivals Embrace Each Other in Ministry Outreach
The California Cease Fire Ministry, run by ex-gang members, successfully persuades California's murderous Latino gangs to embrace each other and rebuild their lives in the church.
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