Only ancient wisdom can save India’s ’sacred’ animals

NEW DELHI – Many “sacred” animals of India – a concept most visible in Hindu religion – may become extinct one day unless the ancient respect for all creations returns.

“Respecting these sentiments would certainly improve the lives of domestic animals and the chances of survival of India’s endangered wildlife,” says “The Sacred Animals of India”, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Only ancient wisdom can save India’s ’sacred’ animals.

November to be Sikh Awareness Month in California

YUBA CITY – In a historic gesture for the 250,000-strong Sikh community in California, the state assembly has passed a resolution declaring November as ‘California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month.’

During the month, Sikh cultural and social events will be held to highlight their contribution to California since there arrival in the state more than …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : November to be Sikh Awareness Month in California.

Saudi telecom shuts websites violating royal decree limiting fatwas to senior clerics

Saudi telecom shuts websites violating Fatwa edict

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s telecom regulator has shut down three websites that were violating a government decree limiting the issuance of religious edicts to the country’s most senior group of clerics, authorities said Saturday.
Saad al-Shihri, an official at the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission, said the … Read more >>.

US Muslims gird for tough 9/11 anniversary; ground zero uproar stokes fears of backlash

For US Muslims, a 9/11 anniversary like no other

NEW YORK – American Muslims are boosting security at mosques, seeking help from leaders of other faiths and airing ads underscoring their loyalty to the United States – all ahead of a 9/11 anniversary they fear could bring more trouble for their communities.
Their goal is not only … Read more : US Muslims gird for tough 9/11 anniversary; ground zero uproar stokes fears of backlash.

French diplomats face fallout abroad as bid to ban Islamic veils irks allies _ and tourists

French bid to ban veils worries allies, tourists

PARIS – Protests in Pakistan, al-Qaida warnings, skittish Muslim tourists: France’s plan to do away with burqa-style veils is already reverberating far beyond its borders.
A bill to outlaw face veils, aimed at upholding French republican values, is expected to win Senate approval this month. If it passes this …. Read the original article  : French diplomats face fallout abroad as bid to ban Islamic veils irks allies _ and tourists.

Egyptian democracy advocate says government behind Facebook photos of daughter in swimsuit

Egypt opposition leader claims official harassment

CAIRO – Egypt’s most prominent democracy advocate accused President Hosni Mubarak’s government Saturday of posting Facebook photos of his daughter in swimsuits and at events where alcohol was served in an attempt to discredit him.
Mohammed ElBaradei, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and former U.N. nuclear chief, was quoted in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Egyptian democracy advocate says government behind Facebook photos of daughter in swimsuit.

Sweat, breath damaging Sistine Chapel’s frescoes

LONDON – The sweat and breath of over 4 million tourists who gape at the exquisite frescoes at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City are damaging the Renaissance period works of art, a top official has warned.

The Sistine Chapel has between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors a day, the Daily Telegraph reported Friday.
The Sistine …. Read the original article  : Sweat, breath damaging Sistine Chapel’s frescoes.

Thousands of Indonesian Muslims protest US church’s plan to burn Quran on 9/11

Indonesian Muslims protest plan to burn Quran

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Thousands of Indonesian Muslims rallied outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta on Saturday to denounce an American church’s plan to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by burning copies of the Quran.
The Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, said it will burn the … Read : Thousands of Indonesian Muslims protest US church’s plan to burn Quran on 9/11.