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Kapparot for penance and purification - Jerusalem

In spite of protest from animal welfare organisations and even some parts of the Haredi community, "Shochet" Deutsch, preserves the ancient...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 03/10/2011

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is upon the Jewish people this evening. In preparation, religious Jews perform Malkot - lashing, and Kapparot - swinging a live chicken three times above the head for penance. Jerusalem, Israel. 17/09/2010.

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Malkot and Kapparot in Jerusalem on The Eve of Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is upon the Jewish people this evening. In preparation, religious Jews perform Malkot - lashing, and Kapparot -...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 17/09/2010

Muslims celebrate the festival of Aidilfitri – popularly known as Hari Raya Puasa, or simply Hari Raya (Day of Celebration) to mark the culmination of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Manchester, UK. 10/09/2010

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Celebrating Eid Mubarak in Manchester, UK

Muslims celebrate the festival of Aidilfitri – popularly known as Hari Raya Puasa, or simply Hari Raya (Day of Celebration) to mark the culmination...

by M Mokhriz A Rahim in United Kingdom on 10/09/2010

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03/10/2011 - Kapparot for penance and purification - Jerusalem - Israel - In spite of protest from animal welfare...
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14/09/2010 - Video report: Slihot (penitential prayers) in Jerusalem - Israel - Slihot are being recited by Sephardi...
10/09/2010 - Celebrating Eid Mubarak in Manchester, UK - United Kingdom - Muslims celebrate the festival of...
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More Afghan insurgents lay down their arms in peace - Uruzgan
Insurgents come to the Governor’s compound to lay down their arms, renounce their affiliation to the insurgency and begin their reintegration process in the Afghan Peace and Reintegrati...
El Salvador President asks for forgiveness for El Mozote Massacre
As part of the twentieth anniversary of the signing of peace accords, President Mauricio Funes Cartagena asked for forgiveness on behalf of the state for a massacre that took place in 1...
Rally against election fraud in Samara
The residents of Samara rally against the allegedly fraudulent election results in the State Duma. The prominent United Russia party took 238 of the lower house of legislature's 45...
Indian people pray for forgiveness during Diwali prayer - Subang Jaya
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals for Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days cel...
UK Independence Party demonstration in parliament - London
The UK Independence Party gathered outside of parliament. Around 500 supporters marched around parliament protesting Britain's membership to the European Union. 24th October 2011
Tel Aviv streets empty on Yom Kippur
Begin and Ayalon roads, which are main traffic arteries 364 days a year are empty and deserted for 25 hours, while Jews are celebrating the day of Yom Kippur. Tel Aviv, Israel. 8th Octo...
Kapparot for penance and purification - Jerusalem
In spite of protest from animal welfare organisations and even some parts of the Haredi community, "Shochet" Deutsch, preserves the ancient ritual of "Kapparot" just...
Penitential prayer during Selichot in Jerusalem
Ultra-orthodox Jews pray during penitential prayers, 'Selichot', at The 'Wailing Wall' in Jerusalem, Israel. 26th September 2011
Report on the presentation of Mamma Mia by Beppe Severgnini
What is it in the operatic Italian psyche that allows-indeed, forgives, even applauds-Italy’s premier for conducting a lifestyle as decadent as a Fellini extravaganza, while organizing ...
Nepalese Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Kathmandu
Nepalese Muslims offer the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Kashmiri Mosque in Kathmandu. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Nepal. 31st August 2011
Muslims travel to pay homage on the Day of Eid
Hundreds of Muslims have traveled from the Rungkut area to conduct Eid prayers in Masjid Al Maghfirah with preacher, Dr. H. Machfud Taufiq. Surabaya, Indonesia. 31st August 2011
Indonesian family wish each other Eid Mubarak - Gunung Kidul
The Sastropuspitos family is gathered in a small village near Gunung Kidul regency during Eid Mubarak. They use the holiday to keep in touch with their big familiy. 30th August 2011
Eid ul-Fitr celebrated in Kuala Lumpur
Eid ul-Fitr, the start of a holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated by Muslim families who visited the graves of loved ones, cleaning the gravestones and re...
La Perdonanza Celestiniana is celebrated - L'Aquila
The Celestine Forgiveness is a religious-historical event that is held in L'Aquila and has its climax with the opening of the Holy Door, which is at the Basilica of Santa Maria di ...
Jamat ul-Bida in Bangladesh
In Islamic traditions, any Friday is a source of blessing, infinite mercy, forgiveness and salvation for believers. Jamat ul-Bida popularly known as ‘Jummat’al-Wida’, is an expression o...
Pakistanis commemorate the anniversary of  Imam Ali's death
During Ramadan people remember Imam Ali, the son-in-law of the Muslim prophet Muhammad. Shi’it Muslims gathers in mosques and homes to remember the day. Karachi. 22nd August 2011
Second day of protests against police brutality - Madrid
A second day of protests took place in Madrid against police brutality towards demonstrators during the Pope's visit to the capital. Spain. 19th August 2011
Ceremony celebrated by Pope during Via Crucis
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated a ceremony attended by the Vatican's Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone and Madrid's archbishop, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela at...
Pope Benedict XVI in Madrid for World Youth Day events
Pope Benedict XVI is in Madrid for four days during the World Youth Day events. International youth from across the globe crowd the streets representing their nation. Spain. 18th August...
Protest Against Pope Benedict XVI's visit
Thousands of protesters took to Madrid's streets to decry Pope Benedict XVI's visit which, along with World Youth Day celebrations, is said to cost $72 million at a time of ec...