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Leading Rabbis Draw Thousands at Intense Yom Kippur Services

Senior rabbis led emotional public prayers that set the communal mood, moving communities into post‑fast meals and Sukkot work.

Yom Kippur Observed as Rabbis Call for Repair and Accountability

Israeli Civilian and Palestinian Killed in Separate West Bank Incidents

Chabad Women Gather in Crown Heights for Rebbetzin Chana’s 62nd Yahrtzeit

Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Bali for Mocking Nyepi

Government Declares August 26 Public Holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Pakistan’s Hajj Digital Portal Takes In Rs8.7 Billion From Early Applicants

Pakistan Embassy Warns Pilgrims Not to Beg in Saudi Arabia

Parsi New Year Observed in India on August 15

Hariyali Teej Observed on August 15, 2026, With Panchang Marking Auspicious Yogas

Pakistan Says Rabi‑ul‑Awwal Moon Not Sighted and Sets Month to Begin August 15

Thousands Perform Karkidaka Vavu Bali Across Kerala

Mariä Himmelfahrt Redraws Bavaria’s Local Holidays After Census Update

Four Detained in Bareilly After Police Raid Shops Selling Non‑Veg on Kanwar Route

Tamil Nadu Bans Mobile Phones in Major Temples From Sept 1

Maharashtra Tells Bombay High Court It Cannot Ban PoP Ganesh Idols This Year

PMD Forecasts Rabiul Awwal Likely to Begin on August 15

Pakistan Completes Nationwide Chehlum Observances Under Heavy Security

Tens of Thousands Deployed as Data Darbar Urs Continues Through Chehlum

Nana Patole Foot‑Washing Video Draws BJP 'Congress Culture' Jibe