Marking Islamic feast day, pilgrims follow safer path
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MINA, Saudi Arabia -- Millions of white-robed pilgrims threw pebbles at pillars yesterday, symbolically stoning the devil in an act of purification, an old ritual made safer this year because of remodeling that widened bridges and reduced congestion.
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Indonesiaâs Christians packed tightly guarded churches to celebrate Christmas today despite fears of terrorist attacks, while the president of the Philippines appealed for an end to corruption in a seasonal message.
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Muslims celebrate the holy month with interfaith , blogs, and fasts even during competition.
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank  - Muslims and Christians united in the hope that the festive season will herald a new dawn after four years of violence, attending midnight mass in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
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Muslims have a duty and responsibility to ensure they do everything they can to prevent a terror attack, according to a new pocket guide published by the respected Muslim Council of Britain.
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Authorities estimated that more than 2.3 million worshippers had traveled by bus, car, bicycle to participate in the annual observance honoring the nation&#39;s patron saint.
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The holy month&#39;s fasting culminates in the feast of Eid al-Fitr and prayers for peace, tranquility and greater understanding. Colorado Muslims, including 1-year-old Mohammad Saif Islam of Denver, gather Sunday
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As the evening call to prayer rang out yesterday, signaling the end of the day&#39;s fast and the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, dazed mourners wandered the grounds
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Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide, begins this weekend. The observance, with its emphasis on inner reflection, fasting and prayer
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Modern technology has changed the way Muslims experience the hajj pilgrimage, a rite required of able-bodied faithful who can afford it at least once in a lifetime. It has also perhaps changed the way they experience being Muslims, as Islamic militants have popularly seized on the Internet as a tool for publicizing their extremist, often violent, version of the religion.
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Spain's top peace award this year goes to... a path. The "Camino de Santiago", a Christian pilgrim route through France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela, traditionally considered the burial site of Apostle ...
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Cheer came back partly to the Holy city, considered the birthplace of Jesus with Israel easing travel restrictions and extending goodwill gestures towards pilgrims and the Palestinian Authority (PA).
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Indian Christians on a peace pilgrimage hold candles during Christmas festivities at the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Friday, Dec. 24, 2004.
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Each year during the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and sensual pleasures from dawn to dusk as they focus on prayer for Godâs blessings and mercy.
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A dispute among religious leaders in Senegal over the timing of a Muslim feast means Senegalese may end up celebrating not just one day's holiday but three this year.
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Indonesia&#39;s Christians packed tightly guarded churches to celebrate Christmas on Saturday despite fears of terrorist attacks, while the president of the Philippines appealed for an end to corruption in a seasonal message.
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MECCA, Saudi Arabia  - Saudi Arabia says it is  ready to host more than two million pilgrims at this year's haj  after tightening security and safety to ensure the annual  Muslim rite passes without incident.