Several Muslim-majority countries have condemned the burning of a copy of the Quran at a protest in the Swedish capital ~humanities religion Article 32 words 12 votes
Most seasons in Denmark have a cake or bread associated with them – but no other season's sweets have as much hype as the cream bun for the Fastelavn holiday ~food baking Article 1153 words 7 votes
Swedes from across the north-east of England have celebrated the traditional Scandinavian festival of Sankta Lucia at Hexham Abbey ~humanities religion Article 470 words 4 votes
February 16th is Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday) here in Sweden, our name for the Catholic celebration of Shrove Tuesday – bake your own Semla with this easy, traditional recipe ~food recipes baking Article 529 words 12 votes
Every year, millions of pilgrims descend on the central Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the Shiite holiday of Arbaeen, one of the largest organized gatherings in the world ~humanities religion Article 381 words 6 votes
Scaled-down hajj begins in coronavirus era – in pictures ~humanities religion Article published Jul 30 2020 11 votes
Saudi Arabia, other gulf states reimpose strict measures after coronavirus cases spike during Ramadan ~health Article 970 words 6 votes
Indonesia bans traditional Ramadan exodus to rein in coronavirus ~humanities religion Article 94 words 6 votes
Icelanders celebrate Bolludagur – the cream-filled buns are generally made of choux pastry and topped with a chocolate or caramel glaze ~food baking Article 288 words 6 votes
Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Ten lesser-known short stories of Bal Ganesha you need to know ~humanities religion Article 1368 words 6 votes
Hajj 2019: live updates as pilgrims begin rituals in Makkah ~humanities religion Text 46 words Hajj 2019: live updates as pilgrims begin rituals in Makkah Hajj 2019: the Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah explained Every able-bodied Muslim is meant to do the Haj once in their lifetime. Why? What... Hajj 2019: live updates as pilgrims begin rituals in Makkah Hajj 2019: the Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah explained Every able-bodied Muslim is meant to do the Haj once in their lifetime. Why? What does it mean? And what do pilgrims actually do along the way? 5 votes
Fireworks and pipe bombs: How Greek towns celebrate Easter ~humanities religion Article 815 words 6 votes
Mahavir Jayanti 2019: Date, history, significance of the Jain Festival ~humanities.history Article 447 words 4 votes
With sword fights and martial arts, Sikhs in India celebrate annual 'Hola Mohalla' festival ~humanities religion Text 16 words With sword fights and martial arts, Sikhs in India celebrate annual 'Hola Mohalla' festival Hola Mohalla 7 votes
Rabbis express concern about excesses of Purim celebrations ~humanities religion Article 726 words 5 votes
Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years ~humanities religion Article 773 words 4 votes