(RNS) — Ashura, the 10th day of the first month in the Islamic calendar, falls this year on Saturday (July 5). A sacred day ...

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Highlighting the significance of the holy Ashura, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has laid emphasis on establishing 'equality, justice and peace' in society and wished for the 'unity, solidarity and ...

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St. Paul’s, Ivy announces the first concert in its new series, set for Sept. 27. The choir is Patrick Lundy and the Ministers ...