Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan
The Zama Shrine hosts Shichi-Go-San rituals where pet parents can pray for the health and happiness of their animals.
Sat Nov 18 2023
India's elderly await death, seek salvation in holy city
More than a million people live in Varanasi beside Hinduism's holiest river to which the devout flock from all over the country for rituals.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Respect ban on Muslims participating in rituals of other faiths - Johor Exco
The public has been urged to respect the fatwa issued by MAIJ prohibiting Muslims from attending religious rituals of other faiths in the state.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Public urged to be extra vigilant of haj by proxy package offers
The public has been urged to be extra cautious with questionable haj by proxy packages being offered by certain parties, particularly those that do not clearly state who will perform the rituals.
Sun Jun 19 2022
Ancient traditional healing rituals go digital in virus-hit South Africa
The shift fires a budding pre-pandemic trend of younger traditional healers already engaging clients through social media and video calls.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Wesak Day: Only chief monk, 10 committee members allowed to attend ritual
In conjunction with Wesak Day on Wednesday, only the chief monk and 10 committee members will be allowed to attend rituals at houses of worship, the National Unity Ministry (KPN) said.
Mon May 24 2021
Cheng Beng rituals allowed with strict SOPs
The SOPs for the Cheng Beng or Qing Ming festival at cemeteries and columbariums has been approved.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Ancient mass production brewery uncovered in Egypt
Dr Adams said they believe the beer was used in royal burial rituals for Egypt's earliest kings.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Muslims grapple with Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era
Ramadan unites Muslims the world over in fasting and worship.
Fri Apr 17 2020
4 best Muay Thai gyms in Klang Valley
From centuries-old traditions and rituals to jaw-dropping knockouts in the ring, there are very few martial arts that garner respect the way Muay Thai does.
Thu Jan 17 2019
TH provides 46 haj counselors for pilgrims
"The pilgrims understanding of the haj is important so that they could conduct the rituals properly," said Haj Guidance operation director Tengku Aziz Raja Abdullah at a press conference, here today.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Hindu devotees celebrate Thaipusam in devotion, piety
They assembled at the temple located in a hilly area for prayers and to perform various religious rituals.
Thu Feb 09 2017
HIV-positive Malawi man jailed for two years over sex ritual
An HIV-positive Malawian man who said he had sex with at least 100 girls and women in traditional cleansing rituals was sentenced Tuesday to two years in jail for "harmful practices".
Tue Nov 22 2016
Pilgrims complete haj rituals, marks end of current haj season
There were also some pilgrims who opted to complete the stone throwing ritual at Sugra, Wusta and Kubra earlier by doing so last night.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Bowie asked for ashes to be scattered in Bali: report
Rock legend David Bowie asked for his ashes to be spread in Bali in a will submitted following his shocking death, a report said.
Sat Jan 30 2016