Interfaith Dialogue and Intercultural Understanding

    Ramadhan and Fasting

    Ramadhan and Fasting

    Sep 04, 2013 Fasting, Islam, Ramadan Comments Off on Ramadhan and Fasting

    Özgür Koca*Ramadhan, the ninth month of lunar calendar, is a time of joy, generosity, compassion, and breaking bread with others.At the heart of Islamic belief stands the reality of God, the One,...
    Rosh Hashanah 2013: The Jewish New Year Explained

    Rosh Hashanah 2013: The Jewish New Year Explained

    Sep 03, 2013 Judaism, Rosh Hashanah Comments Off on Rosh Hashanah 2013: The Jewish New Year Explained

    Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2013 from sundown on Sept. 4 to nightfall on Sept. 6. The Hebrew date for Rosh Hashanah is 1 Tishrei 5773.Though Rosh Hashanah literally means...
    Francis calls for prayer and fasting for peace in Syria

    Francis calls for prayer and fasting for peace in Syria

    Sep 02, 2013 Fasting, Pope Francis, Prayer, Syria Comments Off on Francis calls for prayer and fasting for peace in Syria

    Thomas Cox Imploring peace in Syria, Pope Francis Sunday called peace makers around the world to fast and gather for prayer next Saturday, Sept. 7th.He said prayer services will be conducted in St....