Mosque in sexism storm after ‘banning female worshippers during Ramadan while keeping doors open for men’ Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre in Slough, Berkshire, closed its women’s area Masjid said closure made to comply with Covid rules – men’s area remains open Worshipper Julie Siddiqi MBE claims the decision stems from a sexist ‘mindset’ By … Read more
Muslims began marking Ramadan with communal prayers on Tuesday in a socially distanced contrast to the empty mosques of a year ago when Islam’s holiest month coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Pictures last year showed the central courtyard of the Great Mosque of Mecca deserted as Muslims were forced to celebrate Ramadan in … Read more
Muslims began marking Ramadan with communal prayers on Tuesday in a socially distanced contrast to the empty mosques of a year ago when Islam’s holiest month coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Pictures last year showed the central courtyard of the Great Mosque of Mecca deserted as Muslims were forced to celebrate Ramadan in … Read more
The chief of a remote South Pacific village that worshipped Prince Philip with religious fervour has said that his spirit ‘lives on’ and is now seeking a new body. People from the Yakel village on the Vanuatu island of Tanna have for decades venerated Philip, who died at Windsor Castle last week at the age … Read more
Japanese worshippers have prayed for the safety of themselves and their families by walking barefoot with Buddhist monks over smouldering coals at an annual festival near Mt. Takaosan. The fire-walking today was more tense than usual because participants were required to wear masks and maintain social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was … Read more
Japanese worshippers have prayed for the safety of themselves and their families by walking barefoot with Buddhist monks over smouldering coals at an annual festival near Mt. Takaosan. The fire-walking today was more tense than usual because participants were required to wear masks and maintain social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was … Read more
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Worshippers rushed to defend the Church of St Mary of Zion (pictured) in the holy city of Axom, where the Ark is said to be secured.
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Worshippers rushed to defend the Church of St Mary of Zion (pictured) in the holy city of Axom, where the Ark is said to be secured.
Chichester Cathedral clergy will SPRINKLE ash on worshippers’ foreheads instead of rubbing it on during Lent service to cut Covid risk The change is being made at Chichester Cathedral’s Ash Wednesday service Clergy will sprinkle ash with their hands from a distance over worshippers’ heads It is just one of many restrictions to have an … Read more
Masked worshippers watch on as the Archbishop of Canterbury leads Christmas Day service to a socially-distanced congregation before he talks of ‘year of anxiety’ in festive message Justin Welby is expected to refer to a ‘year of anxiety’ in his Christmas message The Archbishop of Canterbury arrived at Canterbury Cathedral for a service He wore … Read more