Fervour, gaiety mark Ganesha, Eid festivities in Karnataka

BANGALORE – Hindus and Muslims across Karnataka Saturday celebrated their Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid with fervour and gaiety.

Hundreds of Muslims gathered at mosques and Eidgah maidans across BVangalore despite a morning drizzle, offered prayers and warmly greeted one another to mark the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. They also gave alms to the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Fervour, gaiety mark Ganesha, Eid festivities in Karnataka.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI – Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated across Tamil Nadu with usual fervour Saturday.

Tens of thousands thronged temples to pray to the elephant-headed Hindu god.
Homes wore a festive look with people waking up early to perform prayers to clay cast Ganesh idols adorned with flowers.
After offering prayers, neighbours and friends got together to share …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Tamil Nadu.

Eid celebrated with traditional fervour in Lucknow

LUCKNOW – Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, was Saturday celebrated with traditional enthusiasm here with Muslims holding special prayers for communal harmony and peace ahead of the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri title suit verdict Sep 24.

“We prayed for communal harmony and prosperity of the country. Special prayers were offered for strengthening … Original article on : Eid celebrated with traditional fervour in Lucknow.

Fatehpuri Imam regrets killings in Kashmir

NEW DELHI – The Shahi Imam of one of India’s largest mosques here Saturday regretted the killings of civilian protesters in the Kashmir Valley by security forces.

Addressing a massive Eid gathering in and outside the 17th century Fatehpuri mosque, Mufti Mohammed Mukharram said it was a pity that while security forces used rubber bullets in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fatehpuri Imam regrets killings in Kashmir.

American Flag Burning Planned By Radicals

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Terry Jones the Florida pastor who declared about celebrating the so called “International Burn a Quran Day” has come under the fire of Muslim groups all over the world. As a matter of fact the pastor is facing the flak from the political leaders and celebrities alike after his … Read more >>>.

Protests erupt in Srinagar after Eid prayers

SRINAGAR – Massive protests erupted after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in Srinagar Saturday as separatists led a procession to the city centre while a mob torched a police barrack outside the Hazratbal shrine.

Authorities had not imposed curfew or restrictions anywhere in the Kashmir Valley to allow people to offer Eid prayers and celebrate the festival. …. Source  : Protests erupt in Srinagar after Eid prayers.

Rains fail to dampen Delhi’s Eid spirit

NEW DELHI – Not letting the rains dampen their festive spirit, hundreds of Muslims offered prayers at the historic Jama Masjid Friday morning on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr that marks the end of a month of fasting.

“The weather was just amazing with a cool breeze blowing. The only issue was that we had to sit [..] Read the original article: here.

US pastor agrees ‘in principle’ not to burn Quran

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – After a day of flip-flops, a Florida pastor, who earned international headlines and censure after threatening to burn copies of the Quran on the 9/11 anniversary Saturday, “has agreed in principle” not to go ahead with the controversial event.

Pastor Terry Jones arrived in New York City late Friday night apparently for a …. Original article  : US pastor agrees ‘in principle’ not to burn Quran.

Acquaintance: Fla. pastor who once planned Quran burning flies to New York

Fla. pastor who planned to burn Quran flies to NY

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An acquaintance of the pastor who once planned to burn copies of the Quran to mark the 9/11 anniversary says the Rev. Terry Jones headed to New York aboard a Friday night flight.
K.A. Paul, a Christian evangelist who runs a ministry in Houston, … Read more >>>.

Mumbai soaks in festive spirit of Ganeshotsav, Eid

MUMBAI – Despite a terror threat looming over the city, millions of Mumbaikars were immersed in triple celebrations Saturday – Ganeshotsav, Eid and Jain community’s Samvasari.

While Hindus turned up in huge numbers at thousands of big and small marquees for the inaugural ‘aarti’ of the elephant-headed Lord Ganesha, Muslims converged in the 200-plus mosques around …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mumbai soaks in festive spirit of Ganeshotsav, Eid.

Acquaintance: Fla. pastor who once planned Quran burning is on Friday flight to New York

Fla. pastor who planned to burn Quran on way to NY

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An acquaintance of the pastor who once planned to burn copies of the Quran to mark the 9/11 anniversary says the Rev. Terry Jones is headed to New York aboard a Friday night flight.
K.A. Paul, a Christian evangelist who runs a ministry … Read more >>.

Associate: Fla. pastor who once planned Quran burning is on Friday flight to New York

Friend: Pastor who planned Quran burn flying to NY

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An associate of the pastor who once planned to burn copies of the Quran to mark the 9/11 anniversary says the Rev. Terry Jones is headed to New York aboard a Friday night flight.
K.A. Paul, a Christian evangelist who runs a ministry in Houston, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Associate: Fla. pastor who once planned Quran burning is on Friday flight to New York.

First, Sept. 11 anniversary will be about the victims. Then it will be about the mosque

Islam controversies cast shadow over 9/11 events
NEW YORK – Politics threatened to overshadow a day of mourning Saturday for nearly 3,000 Sept. 11 victims amid a polarizing national debate over a planned mosque blocks from the site where Islamic extremists attacked America.
Chants of … Read : First, Sept. 11 anniversary will be about the victims. Then it will be about the mosque.

Muslims throng mosques, cafes in solemn and joyful end to fasting month of Ramadan

Muslims throng mosques to celebrate end of Ramadan

CAIRO – Far from the din and controversy roiling interfaith relations in the West, Muslims worldwide thronged mosques, cafes and parks Friday in a solemn and joyful end to the fasting month of Ramadan.
Authorities increased security in some countries due to fears that violence could intrude on the … Read : Muslims throng mosques, cafes in solemn and joyful end to fasting month of Ramadan.

Peace the big winner at US Open even as Bryan brothers beat “Indo-Pak” express

Tennis, love, peace come together at US Open final

NEW YORK – Long after dust gathers on the U.S. Open trophy that barely eluded Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, the message he sent on a grand stage in New York still will echo loudly.
After two sets of riveting tennis during which Pakistan’s Qureshi and India’s Rohan Bopanna came a …. Original source  : Peace the big winner at US Open even as Bryan brothers beat “Indo-Pak” express.

Fla. pastor’s son says church has no plans to burn Qurans on 9/11

Fla. pastor’s son: no Quran burning on 9/11

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The son of a pastor who suspended plans to burn copies of the Quran to mark the 9/11 anniversary says Islam’s holiest text will not be torched at their Florida church Saturday.
Luke Jones, the son of the Rev. Terry Jones, told reporters Friday that the …. Source article  : Fla. pastor’s son says church has no plans to burn Qurans on 9/11.

Social media, Internet inflames news cycle of Quran burning story

Social media inflames news cycle of Quran burning
NEW YORK – The swelling story of a tiny Florida church’s plan to burn copies of the Quran is raising questions of news judgment not only for the media, but for Web users and readers, too.
In the social media era, everyone’s a news editor.
Several news organizations, …. Original article  : Social media, Internet inflames news cycle of Quran burning story.

Losing my religion: Atheists’ billboard, Satanists’ meeting provoke Christians in Oklahoma

Atheist billboard provokes Oklahoman Christians

OKLAHOMA CITY – Atheists in Oklahoma City have erected a billboard seeking fellow non-believers, and Satanists have scheduled a conference in a city-owned building, drawing criticism from ministers in a state where more than eight out of 10 people say they are Christians.
“It’s not a question of ‘Can you?’ It’s a … Read more >>.

If a church or Hindu temple okay at ground zero, why not mosque?: Obama

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama Friday again backed controversial plans to build an Islamic centre near the site of 9/11 attacks in New York reminding critics that the US was at war against terrorism not Islam.

“All men and women are created equal, they have certain inalienable rights, and one of those is to practice their … Read this article on Gaea Times at : If a church or Hindu temple okay at ground zero, why not mosque?: Obama.

NY imam: No meeting planned with Fla. pastor, but will see anyone committed to peace

NYC imam says no meeting planned with Fla. pastor

NEW YORK – The imam leading an effort to build an Islamic center near the World Trade Center site says he has no plans to meet with a Florida pastor who had threatened to burn copies of the Quran.
But Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf says in the statement …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NY imam: No meeting planned with Fla. pastor, but will see anyone committed to peace.