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Saudi Supreme Court sets aside death sentence of Sri Lankan Hindu man Anojan Sivarasa over Facebook comment

A Sri Lankan man who was sentenced to death last month over a Facebook comment has had his sentence set aside by Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said.

The Times of India · Oct 14

Sri Lankan ambassador visits foreign worker sentenced to death for Facebook post in Saudi Arabia

Sri Lankan legal team files clemency appeal on behalf of Anojan Sivarasa

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Onam bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026? Check status

Bank holiday today: In Kerala, banks will remain closed on August 25 and 26 in observance of Onam and Milad-i-Sherif, while several other states will also celebrate Id-E-Milad with a closure on August 26. Despite these holidays, online and mobile banking will be fully operational. Customers are encouraged to plan…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

1,200-year-old gold hoard discovered in Saudi Arabia may have been buried by a medieval pilgrim

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old hoard of gold, silver and gemstones that was buried along a medieval pilgrimage route in Saudi Arabia.

LiveScience · May 27

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots

Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.

The Conversation · Mar 30

Woman Worried About Missing Iftar, Rapido Driver’s Surprise Act Wins The Internet

With devotion, patience and spirit of community, Ramadan, the holy month, comes with a rhythm to Muslims the world over. During the period of almost 30 days, the believers starve between the sunrise and sunset, starting with sehri in the morning and continuing the day with iftar evening meal with…

Times Life · Mar 3

“Islam is a religion built on migration”: NYC Mayor Mamdani invokes Prophet Muhammad’s hijrah while speaking on immigration

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked debate by referencing Islamic history, specifically the Hijrah, to advocate for compassionate US immigration policies. He highlighted Prophet Muhammad's journey as a lesson in welcoming strangers, linking it to NYC's sanctuary status and shared moral values across faiths.

The Times of India · Feb 7

12 Religious Leaders Who Completely Changed the World

Faith possesses the power to move mountains, but it also constructs civilizations and dismantles empires. Throughout human history, select figures have achieved far more than simple preaching. They fundamentally altered the very way humanity thinks, lives, and interacts. Their influence extends well beyond the walls of places of worship. In…

Budget and the Bees · Dec 8, 2025

Somalis defy militants with processions to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday

Somalis have marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared public holiday, reviving an old tradition of merriment once banned by extremist militants who reject such public spectacle

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Twelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond

Twelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is the second-largest tradition within Islam overall, following the Sunni tradition.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025