Amarnath Yatra to begin on June 29
The 40 day long annual ‘yatra’ to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 29. An official spokesman said to safeguard the safety…
Pope Francis named 17 new cardinals of Roman Catholic Church
Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church from around the world, many of whom will help choose his successor. The new cardinals come from five…
Chhath puja celebrations come to an end
Four-day Chhath puja celeberations concluded today with devotees paying oblation to the rising sun in several states including Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. A large number of people started gathering…
Madinah to become ‘Capital of Islamic Tourism’
MADINAH Madinah is witnessing a flurry of activities in preparation for hosting the most important event at the beginning of the next year, “Madinah, the capital of Islamic Tourism 2017”.…
Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals of Catholic Church
Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Catholic Church, including 13 who are eligible to vote to elect his successor when he resigns or dies. The new cardinals…
PM greets people on Navratri
The festival of Navratri begins today. This year Navratri will be celebrated for 10 days. The festival will culminate on 11th of this month with Dussehra celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra…
British ambassador embraces Islam, performs Haj
By SIRAJ WAHAB / MINA – Saudi Arabia British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Simon Paul Collis and his wife Huda Mujarkech were among the 19,000 British pilgrims who performed Haj…
Haj sermon calls for unity as pilgrims fill Arafat
ARAFAT (MAKKAH): The Imam of the Grand Mosque,Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais led the multitude of pilgrims gathered in Arafat, in prayers after delivering the Haj sermon. Delivering the wide-ranging sermon,…
Saint Teresa, A national pride for India
AJ Philip in Vatican Tens of thousands of people who filled the St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican witnessed on Sunday morning Pope Francis declaring Blessed Teresa Saint Teresa of…
Mother Teresa declared Saint
AMN The service of Mother Teresa to the poorest of the poor as well as destitute and the forsaken finally recognized as she was declared Saint today. Mother Teresa, revered…