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Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

You may have noticed your neighbor, coworker or classmate fasting."Why?" you wondered. "It's not Ramadan."The reason is...

Throughout history, believers from many religions have engaged in the practice of fasting. For some it was a ritual for purification. Others used...

In the same way that college history majors study history, biology majors study biology and physics majors study physics, you would think that...

I can do anything for 24 hours if it's worksIntermountain Medical Center Heart Institute (Utah) completed phase two of a research study showing...

Most Jews do not consider Mardi Gras anything but a fun celebration far removed from Judaism. In fact, this holiday, which has its roots in...

This year Mardi Gras falls on March 8th. It is celebrated in many countries and begins on or after Epiphany and ends on the day before Ash...

As another Ramadan nears its end for Muslims worldwide, some people around the world may still be asking "What is Ramadan?"Ramadan is a...

Since we're in the month of Ramadan, chances are you've come across a Muslim in your immediate circle of friends or colleagues who is fasting.For...

"What Israel has been doing to the people of Gaza is an outrage. It has brought neither safety nor security to the people of Israel and it has...

Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of the forty day period known as Lent. Lent is distinguished by its notably somber tone. For example, flowers...