Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin just a few days after Valentine's Day. Here's why the dates change, what fasting entails ...

Information from the U.S. Catholic bishops explains the Latin Catholic Church’s regulations for fasting and abstinence during Lent.

Fasting, prayer, and meditation are ancient practices that have been embraced by various cultures and religions around the world. Integrating these practices into a monthly routine can offer profound ...

Fasting appears in nearly every major religious tradition as a disciplined method for reshaping perception and conduct.

Better indulge while you can — Lent is almost here. With Ash Wednesday marking the start of 40 days of fasting, reflection and repentance, Christians everywhere are gearing up to trade indulgence for ...

How the Muslim month of Ramadan transformed my understanding of fasting, prayer, and Lent. The sun was setting on a sweltering late Friday afternoon in Amman, Jordan. Sun filtered through the dust in ...

As Ramadan nears, Muslims worldwide prepare for fasting and prayers. Here’s when Ramadan is expected to begin and prayer ...

EDITORIAL: Just as European Christians prayed the Rosary and fasted to be freed from the repressive Ottoman Empire, we need to employ the same strategy for peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Ramadan begins 10 to 12 days earlier each year because the Islamic Hijri calendar is lunar, with months lasting 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the crescent moon ...

Several parishes are planning prayer services, moments of silence and candlelight gatherings, calling Friday a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Truth and Freedom — and an opportunity to stand with ...