RELIGION

The Rohingya are effectively stateless. Neither Bangladesh nor Myanmar recognises them as citizens. They live in apartheid-like conditions.

IBTimes UK looks at how Eid al-Adha is celebrated around the world, from going home on an overcrowded Bangladesh train, to selecting a sheep and getting it home.

Two million Muslims from around the world gathered at Mount Arafat on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca.

150 religious leaders signed the statement that points out ways in which the Bible says how homosexuality and transgenderism is against Christianity.

Kingdom authorities have reportedly denied entry to more than 450,000 Hajj violators and over 200,000 buses carrying illegal pilgrims.

"Myanmar doesn't distinguish between the terrorists and civilians. They are hunting all the Rohingya."

Cult leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was found guilty of raping two followers in a case dating back to 2002.

The son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is depicted as having an elephant's head and a man's body, usually with four arms.

The festival, one of the biggest in India, is marked to celebrate the birth of the god Ganapati - the remover of obstacles.

Pakistan's blasphemy law states a mandatory death penalty for people convicted of damaging the Quran.

Another sign said Jews were only allowed to access a shared fridge at a specific time.

The Sikh channel has been given a warning by the broadcasting watchdog.

Riyadh accuses Doha of "declaring war" by allegedly requesting end of Saudi control over holy sites.

Choir master Massimo Palombella reveals how he's gone back to the 16th century to save group's reputation.

Women's rights are sacrificed on the altar of political and religious correctness.

Snake charmers sit outside temples as devotees queue up to offer milk to the serpent gods and seek their blessings.

The festival took place this year on 27 July and pays homage to the animal most associated with Lord Shiva.

Mohamed El-Mouelhy points to research showing a declining sperm count in Australian men.

Muslims encouraged to return to holy site following weeks of tensions and deadly clashes.

Britain's Jewish community enduring "unacceptable" levels of abuse and violence.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he is prepared to wait for a year for the end of the siege which has killed more than 500 people.

Incident likely to strain relations as crisis continues after new security measures implemented at holy site.

Three Palestinians have died in violent clashes between Israeli police and Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem.

Police say they are not treating the incident as a crime although it was hateful.

Victorian government in Australia urged school principals to ignore the material.

Jagraj Singh was a Youtube innovator who quickly became a prominent Sikh on the international stage.

More than 500 pupils were physically and sexually abused.

The Royal Air Force took Christmas trees into the Islamic kingdom for secret Santa Claus shows.

The former Buddhist monk has been accused of having sex with an under-aged girl.