Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world.
The images show disembodied yogis and poses, masters and symbols.
Sadad is the last refuge for Syria's Aramaic-speaking Syriac Christians.
The lights signify the victory of light over darkness, the triumph of good versus evil, and hope over despair.
Church has right to speak up against homosexual behaviour just like it does for drug abuse.
More and more people are calling on the Imam for advice.
A new study has challenged the view that religion facilitates pro-social behaviour in children.
'Wake Up!' is the first release from the Argentine pontiff.
An Indian Muslim has been beaten to death by suspected Hindu fundamentalists over rumours that the stole a cow.
Calls gather for independent investigation into police tactics at the Sikh Lives Matter protest.
Video explores the meaning of the festival celebrates by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world.
The Met Police apologised to the Sikh community after being accused of disrespect while policing a protest.
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights by creating Rangoli, traditional Indian floor art.
IBTimes UK rounds up some of the best Diwali events taking place in the capital this year.
Tablighi Jamaat religious movement wanted to built a mosque accommodating nearly 10,000 worshippers.
Ashura commemorates the slaying of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Hussein at the battle of Kerbala in 680AD.
Five home-made bombs thrown at Huseni Dalan, a Shia learning centre.
Shia Muslims beat their heads and chests with chains and knives, and gash their heads with swords.
Controversial practice is discouraged by some Shia leaders, who say it creates a negative image.
Protesters form roadblock to raise awareness about Sikh deaths in India.
India is celebrating the Hindu festival of Dussehra, signifying the triumph of good over evil.
IBTimesUK presents a gallery of celebrations held during the nine-day Hindu Navratri festival, leading up to Dussehra.
National Commission for Minorities probe finds whole incident was pre-planned.
Holy See spokesman Father Lombardi condemns report on Pontiff's health.
Devotees pierce both cheeks and thread skewers through the holes. Some go a bit further.
Vice article alleges a woman went on a date with Dalai Lama in Cambridge in 1973.
Myth has it that on Vijaya Dashami, goddess Durga defeated and beheaded Mahishasura, the buffalo demon.
French couple Louis and Zelie Martin are the first married couple to be canonised by the Catholic church in modern times.
30 Jewish worshipers clashed with local Palestinians after illegally entering Joseph's Tomb compound in Nablus.