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Millions of Muslims in Indonesia mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan

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Millions of Muslims in Indonesia mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan Celebrations in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country range from colorful nighttime parades and cleaning family graves to preparing food for predawn breakfasts and elaborate post-sundown meals known as “iftars.” The post Millions of Muslims in Indonesia mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan appeared first on RNS.

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Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades

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Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades Syria’s interim Ministry of Religious Endowments reportedly called for all restaurants, coffee shops and street food stands be closed during the day and that people must not eat or drink in public or face punishment. The post Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades appeared first on RNS.

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One Month of Trump’s Attacks on Faith: Policymakers, Faith Leaders, and Legal Experts Take Action

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One Month of Trump’s Attacks on Faith: Policymakers, Faith Leaders, and Legal Experts Take Action  This week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by a panel of faith leaders, legal experts, and policymakers to discuss the urgent threats facing democracy and religious freedom under the Trump administration. Together, they explore how faith communities can take action against executive overreach, attacks on religious institutions, and e…

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