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A Hindu Bar Mitzvah

When does a Hindu boy become a man? Like a bar mitzvah, a ceremony happens--with father passing on a secret mantra to his son.

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Mother Knows Best? Cultures Clash During A Hindu Holiday

When a wife and her mother-in-law clash over a holiday celebration, a couple discovers new traditions for an ancient holiday.

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The Long Fasts of Ramadan

As Ramadan enters the summer months and the fasts get longer, the real sacrifices begin. Can we remain steadfast?

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Star-Crossed

We wanted an Indian wedding. But could two hip young professionals abandon perfectly good dates because of Vedic astrology?

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The Pillars of Islam

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What Makes a Holy Day?

Holidays--Buddhist or otherwise--offer auspicious times for practice and reflection.

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Your Hajj Starter Kit

So you’re thinking of going on the Hajj? Preparing for it can be a challenge, but this basic list will break it down for you.

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Election 2004: Even the Astrologers Can't Agree on the Outcome

Astrologers are foreseeing surprises--even mayhem-- this unpredictable political season.

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Why Rosh Hashana and Ramadan Meet Only Once Every 33 Years

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God's October Suprise

A call for sharing the sacred seasons of the Abrahamic faiths to heal the world.

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