RELIGION

Egyptian religious authorities have suspended Mahmoud al-Moghazi.

Called Deopokhari, the 900-year-old custom is still practiced by Newari people in the village of Khokana.

Ash-smeared Hindu holy men and pilgrims bathed in waters of a reservoir off India's sacred Godavari river.

Pontiff sends message of solidarity to homosexual author Francesca Pardi.

Hindu pilgrims have been cleansing their sins at the Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) for more than 2,000 years.

Video shows Trevor Harper propose to partner of nine years at Austin Methodist church.

"Jediism … is spreading today", warns article in state religious authority magazine.

Warden Karen Bryant said they were honoured and excited to host the Pope at the Philadelphia Prison System.

The woman became one of 230 consecrated virgins in the US.

Police found 'human skulls', fake currency and knives in their possession.

Couples who divorce and those who remarry are not excommunicated says Pope

Officials claim they are enforcing building laws, but Christians claim government is targeting their faith.

Avia Morris arrested after being suspected of incitement at Temple Mount.

Cult members believe Jesus has been resurrected as a Chinese woman.

Syrian children living in temporary homes in Jordan's Zaatari camp celebrated the first day of Eid on 17 July.

Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, comes at a challenging time for British Muslims

Muslims across the Middle-East held last minute preparations on 15 July for Eid al-Fitr.

The Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr, on 17 July in UK, will mark the end of the fasting of Ramadan.

iPhone and Android apps to help celebrate the end of Ramadan including apps for messages, recipes and prayer.

This year, Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on or around 17 July in the United Kingdom.

The monk's sister suspects foul play in his death as his 'finger nails and mouth had turned black'.

The celebration of Eid also marks the anniversary of the Quran being revealed.

Millions visit Mecca to observe the five pillars of Islam including fasting, belief, worship and charitable donations.

Muslims around the world will observe Eid al-Fitr on or around 17 July.

The Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr, held on 17 July in UK, will mark the end of the fasting of Ramadan.

Each local troop has right to decide for itself on whether to allow gay leaders

London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan says that attacks on Sikhs are often wrongly listed as Islamophobic

Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr later this week.

A former Catholic archbishop has been admitted into hospital just hours before he was due to stand trial for sexually abusing boys.