Militants attack Egyptian mosque, kill at least 235 people CAIRO: In the deadliest-ever attack by Islamic extremists in Egypt, militants assaulted a crowded mosque during prayers, blasting helpless worshippers with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades and blocking their escape routes. At least 235 people were... Women 25 Nov, 2017
Escape from Mecca The modern hajj has its origins in the rise of religious tourism to Mecca in the nineteenth century, when steamships began transporting large numbers of pilgrims to the Arabian Peninsula The recent stampede in Mecca, in which more than a thousand... 15 Oct, 2015
Bangladesh arrest suspected local militant chief DHAKA: Bangladesh police said Tuesday they had arrested eight suspected Islamist militants including the head of a banned local group responsible for a series of blasts nearly a decade ago. Abu Talha, acting leader of Jamayetul Mujahideen... Women 28 Jul, 2015
A spiritual bridge between rivals Ranjit Devraj The realm of the spirit world is very much alive in South Asia. Blessings are much sought after for good luck — something that was not lost on Pakistan President Musharraf during his historic visit to India over the weekend. Indeed,... 19 Apr, 2005
CREDOS : Faith in frames — III Vibhuti Patel Religions impact each other in India. There are crossover influences-Hindu-Muslim, Hindu-Christian. I have a picture of three Hindu women at a Sufi shrine praying alongside Muslim women — I saw that at many, many places. I’ve seen... 06 May, 2004
