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Christianity’s Changing Geography: The Shift to Africa & Asia

Christianity’s Changing Geography: The Shift to Africa & Asia For centuries, Christianity was often seen as a Western religion — deeply rooted in Europe and later North America. Cathedrals in Rome, London, and Paris symbolized its power, and the Vatican stood as its global center. But in the 21st century, a quiet revolution has transformed Christianity’s map. The faith’s fastest growth is no longer in the West but in the Global South — especially in […]

By Religion World

October 30, 2025

Global Faith Trends and Local Impact: What India Learns from Africa and Latin America

Global Faith Trends and Local Impact: What India Learns from Africa and Latin America In a rapidly globalizing world, spirituality and religion are no longer confined within borders. The way faith evolves in one continent often influences others — through ideas, practices, and shared experiences of transformation. In recent years, Africa and Latin America have emerged as vibrant laboratories of faith, blending traditional beliefs with modern outreach, technology, and social impact. India, with its deep […]

By Religion World

October 29, 2025

Eid al-Fitr: A Global Celebration of Joy and Unity

Eid al-Fitr: A Global Celebration of Joy and Unity Eid al-Fitr is a joyous and significant festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Around the world, different cultures have their own unique ways of celebrating Eid. Let’s take a look at how Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in various countries. 1. Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 In Saudi Arabia, Eid celebrations begin on Chand Raat (the night before Eid). People wear new […]

By Religion World

April 1, 2025

WHO Director General Call for “Solidarity Trial” to Fight COVID-19

A good news has been shared with the media, at regular press briefing in Geneva, just 60 days after the genetic sequence of COVID-19 was shared by China, the first vaccine trial has begun. The UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebrevesus called it “an incredible achievement” and urged the world to maintain “the same spirit of solidarity” that has helped fight Ebola. At the regular press briefing in Geneva, UN World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom […]

By Shweta

March 19, 2020

Ramadan 2019 – Day 3 : The Traditions of Ramadan (All Over the World)

Ramadan 2019 – Day 3: The Traditions of Ramadan As one of the Five Pillars of Islam—the fundamental acts of Islamic worship—Ramadan is rife with sacred traditions. Ramadan is much more than a fasting period: it is a holy month rooted in culture, faith and history. Across the globe, Muslims mark this time with vibrant celebrations that are unique to their region and passed on through generations. The central activity of Ramadan is, of course, […]

By yashoda

May 9, 2019

Religions for Peace announces 2019 Awardees of Innovative Youth Prize

Religions for Peace announces 2019 Awardees of Innovative Youth Prize 21 February 2019 | United Nations Plaza, New York. Religions for Peace (RfP) is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2019 RfPInnovative Youth Prize. Interfaith youth groups from Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Indonesia have been awarded prizes up to $5,000 USD to creatively engage young leaders and strengthen collaboration among their diverse religious traditions to overcome violent religious extremism, welcome refugees and migrants, and protect the […]

By Religion World

February 21, 2019

What Sharia law means, and how it is understood throughout the world

What sharia law means, and how it is understood throughout the world By Larbi Megari*, Yazeed Kamaldien* and Muna Abdelfattah* COURTESY : http://globalplus.thearda.com/ Imagine a beautiful garden, filled with vibrant flowers, trees bursting with fruit and rivers flowing throughout a paradise-like setting. That is how Fodil M., a volunteer imam and a director in Algeria’s Religious Affairs ministry, views Sharia, a system of divine guidance for nearly every aspect of Islamic life, from prayer and ritual […]

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January 27, 2018

JAIN SAINT RAKESH BHAI JHAVERI: The True Successor of Shrimad Rajchandraji

JAIN SAINT RAKESH BHAI JHAVERI: The One whose every step, a dharmayatra; every breath, a promise of Grace One whose life is dedicated solely towards the emancipation of Himself, and others, this self-realised soul was born on the auspicious day of 26th September 1966, to Smt. Rekhaben and Shri Dilipbhai Jhaveri, in a Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak family. Born prematurely, during the 8th month of pregnancy; though He was physically weak, He was blessed with immense […]

By Shweta

September 26, 2017

Pledge for “The Moment of Calm” #2AUG@2pm

Religion World Supports THE MOMENT of CALM : In 2016, over 18.2 million people participated from across the globe, including Morocco, UAE, UK, Spain, USA, India, Singapore, South America, South Africa, China and Taiwan. Here is a chance to make this world more peaceful again. On 2nd August, at 2pm you can pledge THE MOMENT of CALM Join – The Moment of Calm 2017 Opportunity The Moment of Calm is a simple concept that addresses an urgent […]

By Religion World

July 26, 2017

Treasuring Diversity—”The Role of Religion in Building an Inclusive Society”

Treasuring Diversity—”The Role of Religion in Building an Inclusive Society” NEW DELHI, 12 July 2017, (BWNS) — Shiv Visvanathan visited the Indian state of Gujarat in 2002. There had been an outbreak of violent communal riots, and over a thousand people had died. That tragedy was a stark reminder that diversity, which should be regarded as a powerful resource for a community, is too often a source of conflict. Yet, according to Dr. Visvanathan, a […]

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July 12, 2017