RELIGION

Culture minister declares shaking hands part of Swiss culture and life.

People visit ancestors' graves and leave them food and paper money to mark Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day.

Ahlam Saed was called Batman by a fellow customer because she was wearing the Islamic veil.

The US Army grants the lifetime accommodation following a lawsuit claiming religious discrimination.

Multiple abuse cases stem from original convicted bishop's 'influence over police'.

Prime Minister Beata Szydlo's far-right administration wants to return Poland to 'traditional Catholic roots'.

More than 50 business leaders have signed letter to stop the closure of firms linked to the minority faith.

Lawyer was asked to move after being allocated seat next to ultra-Orthodox man.

Former police commando Qadri was executed earlier this month over the 2011 murder of the governer of Punjab.

The route taken by Jesus as he carried his cross before his crucifixion is called Via Dolorosa.

Jesus came back to life on Sunday, the third day after his death on the cross, the Friday before Easter.

Imam Maulana Habib Ur Rehman of Glasgow Central Mosque praised killer Mumtaz Qadri on WhatsApp.

Eggs were seemingly used as part of traditions related to the festival of pagan goddess Eostre.

Israel should remember that the Holy Land belongs to two nations and three religions

Roneey Rebit was forced to become a Muslim when his Christian parents embraced Islam when he was 8.

IBTimes UK rounds up Easter traditions of London's different Christian communities.

In this gallery, IBTimesUK looks at Holy Week processions in several cities around Spain.

Good Friday commemorates the saddest moment of Jesus Christ's life on Earth.

Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar, on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar

Many responded angrily to Videocon Group's calls for a 'dry Holi'.

Film business is booming in the state but producers are unhappy about controversial measure.

The solemn day on which Jesus was crucified is spent in mourning, fasting and penance.

Obamacare comes up with a plan but court could be deadlocked.

The Jewish holiday of Purim begins on the evening of 23 March 2016 and ends on 24 March.

Maundy Thursday, observed during the Holy Week, falls on 24 March this year.

Home-made colours, oiling the hair and sunglasses ensure safety.

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week which focuses on Jesus' last days before he was crucified.

In Spain, Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is the most important religious period of the year, with processions featuring hooded figures.

Nowruz marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated in countries that use the Persian calendar.