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Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide as it is considered the holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. During this period, devout Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from consuming food or drink and focusing on spiritual growth and compassion. The practice of fasting during …
Easter will be seen as a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend for many people. For others, it’s a Christian religious holiday. As a Jamaican, celebrating Easter has always been a tradition with its many observances. We don’t eat meat on Good Friday, and we give chocolate eggs to each other on Easter Sunday. As I …
Zionism is a term that has been used in many different ways over the years. At its core, Zionism is the belief that Judaism is a nationality as well as a religion, and Jews have a right to self-determination in their own homeland. The political and historical aspects of Zionism are complex, and there are …
Africa is the second largest continent in the world made up of 54 countries. There are many different religions in Africa and some of them have been celebrating their faith, telling their stories and teaching their principles for thousands of years. Islam has been in Africa for so long since its beginning on the Arabian …
Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula. Its teachings are based on the revelations received by its founder, Prophet Muhammad, from Allah (God) through the angel Gabriel. Today, Islam is one of the largest religions in the world, with over 1.6 billion adherents globally. The Origins …
Marcus Garvey’s prophecies and philosophy shaped the Rastafari movement. Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born on the 17th of August, 1887 in Jamaica. His teachings of black self-empowerment are credited as being the sources behind the founding of the religion. Although Marcus Garvey was never a follower of the Rastafari movement or believed in it (he was …
