# religion

Muhaimin Proposes Hotel Purchase in Mecca to Improve Hajj Services

Muhaimin Iskandar suggests Indonesia purchase a hotel in Mecca to enhance services for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims.
News Feb 19, 2025 | 9:44 pm

Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs But Remains in Good Spirits, Vatican Says

To date, Francis is not known to be using supplemental oxygen, and he has eaten breakfast every day and read the newspapers.
News Feb 19, 2025 | 3:11 am

Pope to Remain Hospitalized as Doctors Treat Complex Respiratory Infection

Pope Francis remains hospitalized due to a complex respiratory infection, with doctors adjusting his treatment.
News Feb 17, 2025 | 9:04 pm

Religious Affairs Minister Reminds of Interfaith Tolerance As Ramadan Nears

In about two weeks from now, Muslims around the world will enter the fasting month of Ramadan.
Lifestyle Feb 13, 2025 | 7:31 am

Pope Francis Reminds Armed Forces Only to Act for Defense and Respect International Laws

The pontiff launched a new appeal for peace, citing conflicts around the world, including Ukraine, the Middle East, Myanmar and Sudan.
News Feb 9, 2025 | 6:55 pm

Megawati Presents Pope Francis with Painting of Virgin Mary in Kebaya During Vatican Visit

Megawati presented a painting of the Virgin Mary to Pope Francis at the Vatican, where they discussed global warming and humanitarian issues
News Feb 8, 2025 | 7:49 pm

MUI Declares Use of Subsidized LPG by Wealthy People as Haram

"When rich people use the 3-kilogram LPG, it is tantamount to stealing from the poor, which is strictly prohibited in the Quran."
News Feb 8, 2025 | 3:46 am

Acehnese Students Face Sharia Court Trial for Same-Sex Relationship

Two students from Banda Aceh are on trial at the Banda Aceh Sharia Court after being caught in a consensual same-sex relationship.
News Jan 31, 2025 | 4:47 pm

Several Feared Dead in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Festival in India

A deadly stampede during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, has left several people feared dead and many injured.
News Jan 29, 2025 | 4:12 pm

Indonesia, Home to the Largest Chinese Diaspora, Celebrates Lunar New Year with 'Barongsai' at Borobudur

In Indonesia, the largest Chinese diaspora community, Lunar New Year festivities included Barongsai performance at Borobudur Temple.
Lifestyle Jan 29, 2025 | 3:16 pm

Government Rules Out Month-Long Ramadan School Holidays

The circular grants school holidays for five weekdays, from February 27 to March 5, marking the start of Ramadan.
News Jan 21, 2025 | 5:59 pm

Government Undecided on Month-Long School Holiday During Ramadan

Pratiko said that learning activities must continue, whether or not holidays are implemented during Ramadan.
News Jan 20, 2025 | 4:06 pm

Pope Francis Hurts His Right Arm After Falling for Second Time in Just Over A Month

On Dec. 7, the pope whacked his chin on his nightstand in an apparent fall that resulted in a bad bruise.
News Jan 17, 2025 | 2:02 am

Indonesia Asks Saudi for Bigger Hajj Officer Quota

Saudi Arabia is letting world's largest Muslim majority country Indonesia to send 2,210 Hajj officers this year.
News Jan 15, 2025 | 5:25 pm

Millions of Pilgrims and Ash-Smeared Ascetics Take Holy Dips at India's Maha Kumbh Festival

With over 400 million expected to attend, the Maha Kumbh Festival is the largest religious gathering on Earth.
Lifestyle Jan 14, 2025 | 2:49 pm

India Kicks Off Massive Hindu Festival Larger than Hajj Pilgrimage

The number of Maha Kumbh pilgrims is around 200 times the 2 million Muslim pilgrims that arrived in Saudi Arabia last year.
News Jan 13, 2025 | 10:27 am

Saudi Lets Indonesia Send 221,000 Hajj Pilgrims This Year

Indonesia also gets to send 2,210 Hajj officers or about 1 percent of its pilgrims quota in 2025.
News Jan 13, 2025 | 5:31 am

Prabowo Plans Saudi Visit to Lobby for Increased Hajj Quota

A lawmaker said an additional 10,000 spots would be greatly appreciated.
News Jan 7, 2025 | 10:18 pm

Government Lowers Hajj Pilgrimage Costs to Rp 89 Million Per Person

Each pilgrim will pay approximately Rp 55.5 million ($3,426), while the government will subsidize the remaining Rp 34.07 million ($2,103).
News Jan 6, 2025 | 5:27 pm

Lawmaker Criticizes 2025 Hajj Cost Decrease of Only $1

A lawmaker criticized the government's proposed 2025 Hajj cost, saying the minimal reduction of only $1 falls short of public expectations.
News Jan 3, 2025 | 6:35 pm

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