Southeast Asia is a vibrant mix of religions, with each country embracing a dominant faith that shapes its culture. In this diverse region, Buddhism leads in countries like Cambodia and Thailand, where it’s deeply woven into national identity, while Islam holds sway in Indonesia, the most populous Muslim nation in
July 4, 2024 Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, recently stirred controversy by discussing the “Abhay Mudra” during his speech. The Abhay Mudra, a hand gesture symbolizing fearlessness and protection in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian religions, became a focal point of his address. Gandhi
In 2023, nearly 1.8 million pilgrims performed the Hajj, approaching pre-pandemic levels. Indonesia issued the most non-domestic pilgrim visas at 229,000, followed by Pakistan and India. Saudi officials predict over two million pilgrims in 2024. In 2023, almost 1.8 million people performed the Hajj, almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Officials
Over 1,000 lives were lost in a deadly heatwave during this year’s Hajj, with a significant number being unregistered pilgrims, including 630 Egyptians. The pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia’s scorching Mecca saw temperatures peak at 51.8°C (125°F) this week, highlighting severe health risks. Over a thousand people have died during this
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, initially depicted as a terrorist leader, may have been instrumentalized by American interests to justify the Iraq invasion and sow internal discord, shaping the region’s volatile dynamics. The most notorious professed opponent of the United States during the so-called War on Terror was the Jordanian jihadist Abu
Declassified documents reveal how British Intelligence use Islam to wage War and how the UK propaganda unit used Friday sermons, newspapers and novels to spread anti-Communist messages across Middle East. Exclusive: Coronavirus Bioweapon – Our controversial report on how Coronavirus was Weaponized [toc] Use Islam to wage War A British government propaganda