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Pope Francis in America: Pontiff tells US Congress to reject hostility to immigrants in speech

Pope added that those who come to the US should be treated humanely.

Dalai Lama comments 'not sexist' but deeply rooted in religious teachings says Buddhist community

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, will see in the Tibetan New Year in Minneapolis, USA

He was branded 'sexist' following comments about the need for a 'very attractive' female successor.

Eid al-Adha 2015: Images show Muslims celebrating Feast of Sacrifice around the world

Eid Mubarak! See some of the most fascinating pictures depicting the festival of Eid al-Adha in countries across the globe.

Eid al-Adha 2015: People angry at 'inhumane' Maiduguri curfew due to Boko Haram attack fears

IBTimes UK speak with people in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on movement restrictions during Eid.

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Yom Kippur: Traditions of the Jewish Day of Atonement

The Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins on the evening of 22 September.

Eid al-Adha 2015: What is Greater Eid and when does it start?

Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, known as Greater Eid or the Feast of the Sacrifice, begins on 22 September 2015.

Yom Kippur: What is the Jewish Day of Atonement?

The Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins on the evening of 22 September.

Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro during visit to the communist country [Video]

Video captures the historic meeting between current pope and former communist leader.

Pope Francis in Cuba: Pontiff urges Havana to deepen ties with US

Catholic leader hails normalisation of relations between Cold War-era rivals.

Hajj 2015: When does the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca start?

Millions of Muslims will travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the annual pilgrimage starting Monday 21 September.

Pope Francis in Cuba: Communist nation in flux prepares itself for the visit of Catholic leader [Photos]

Francis will be in Cuba between 19 and 22 September before moving on to the US, signifying a thawing of Cold War attitudes.

Utah: Flash floods kill at least 12 in Hildale, home to Warren Jeffs' polygamous sect [Photo report]

Two vehicles containing three women and 13 children were swept away by a wall of water on the Utah-Arizona border.

Ganesh festival 2015: India gears up to welcome the elephant-headed god

Vinayaka Chaturthi is a popular celebration among Hindus marking the birth of the god of wisdom.

Dalai Lama to face protesters during visit to Cambridge: Who is protesting and why?

The International Shugden Community is set to protest against the Dalai Lama during his UK visit.

Benedict Daswa beatification South Africa

South Africa: Teacher Benedict Daswa beatified after being killed for opposing witchcraft

Daswa was beaten to death after refusing to pay local healer who promised he would end storms in the region.

Jerusalem: Clashes rock al-Aqsa mosque ahead of Jewish New Year

Mosque is embroiled in controversy as Jews are forbidden from praying in the complex.

Rosh Hashanah 2015: When is the Jewish New Year?

The Jewish New Year starts at sunset on 13 September and finishes on 15 September.

Dalai Lama UK visit: Buddhist leader will address MPs but has no plan to meet David Cameron

EXCLUSIVE: Spiritual leader will meet the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet but not the PM.

Australia: Prime Minister Tony Abbott says Isis worse than the Nazis

Remarks upset Jewish community which says Abbott appears to credit Nazis with sense of shame

Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban says Muslim influx threatening Europe's 'Christian roots'

Hungary not ready to take large Muslim population as they represent 'radically different culture'.

Kentucky Clerk's office to issue same-sex marriage licence after clerk Kim Davis sent to jail

The office will begin issuing the marriage licenses on Friday, 4 September.

Egyptian cleric suspended after 'Facebook muezzin call'

Egyptian religious authorities have suspended Mahmoud al-Moghazi.

Nepal: A festival in which men rip apart live goats

Called Deopokhari, the 900-year-old custom is still practiced by Newari people in the village of Khokana.

Kumbh Mela: Thousands take a Royal bath during holy festival

Ash-smeared Hindu holy men and pilgrims bathed in waters of a reservoir off India's sacred Godavari river.

Pope Francis expresses solidarity to LGBT author

Pope Francis shows support for LGBT children's book writer with private letter

Pontiff sends message of solidarity to homosexual author Francesca Pardi.

Kumbh Mela: Thousands bathe in Godavari river at start of ancient Hindu festival in Nashik [Photos]

Hindu pilgrims have been cleansing their sins at the Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) for more than 2,000 years.

Texas: Gay marriage proposal at church receives standing ovation in heartwarming video

Video shows Trevor Harper propose to partner of nine years at Austin Methodist church.

Turkish religious authority condemns Star Wars Jedi religion

"Jediism … is spreading today", warns article in state religious authority magazine.

Philadelphia prison inmates build a chair for the Pope's upcoming visit

Warden Karen Bryant said they were honoured and excited to host the Pope at the Philadelphia Prison System.

Indiana woman becomes 'consecrated virgin' in wedding to Jesus attended by hundreds

The woman became one of 230 consecrated virgins in the US.

India: 'Tantriks' who promised 'money rain' arrested in village near Mumbai

Police found 'human skulls', fake currency and knives in their possession.

Pope Francis says divorced and remarried Catholics still part of the Church

Couples who divorce and those who remarry are not excommunicated says Pope

China: Christians protest at Communist 'persecution' as 1,200 church crosses torn down

Officials claim they are enforcing building laws, but Christians claim government is targeting their faith.

Jerusalem: Jewish woman arrested for calling Prophet Muhammad a 'pig' at al-Aqsa Mosque

Avia Morris arrested after being suspected of incitement at Temple Mount.

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