The beginning of the year is prime time for thoughtful people to engage in introspection, prayer, and meditation — seeking clarity for the journey ahead. For people of faith, that reflection often ...

Fasting during Lent represents one of Christianity’s most profound spiritual disciplines, with roots extending deep into biblical traditions. Though not explicitly outlined in scripture, this practice ...

Fasting is a time-honored practice observed across various cultures and religions. It involves abstaining from food or other indulgence for a set period. While the physical benefits of fasting are ...

You choose: Will it be the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? One yields a sense of extreme fulfillment; the other, a lingering sense of defeat. Ironically, we pray for God to heal when we ...

From the Christian Lent to the Islamic Ramadan, fasting serves not only as a spiritual purification but also, as a growing body of scientific research suggests, a boon to physical and mental health.

Ramadan, the monthlong religious observance during which Muslims pray, reflect, perform acts of charity and fast, began on the evening of March 10. This week’s commenters discuss the spiritual ...

A Fellow of the College of West African Surgeons (FCWAS), Dr. Ahmed Omilana, has brought forth fresh insights and a novel theoretical perspective to the science and efficacy of Ramadan fasting, a ...

Today marks Vaikuntha Ekadashi, one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar and the final Ekadashi of the year. Across temples and homes, devotees are observing the vrat with fasting, prayers ...

For the first time in 33 years, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar made its highly anticipated appearance in August. Muslim students started their school year fasting. Rather than the traditional ...

Fasting on Mahashivratri holds immense significance in Hindu mythology. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Devotees ...

Shattila Ekadashi 2026 falls on Wednesday, January 14, marking the year's first Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This ...