Religion News – Newsletter for November 10, 2010

Obama visits Indonesia’s largest mosque

JAKARTA – US President Barack Obama Wednesday visited Indonesia’s largest mosque in a goodwill gesture to Muslims.

At the Istiqlal mosque, a vast, white, concrete structure topped with a large dome, Obama was shown a large drum used for the call to prayer, the prayer hall and the inside of the dome.
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Obama says US on track to mend ties with Muslims

JAKARTA – US President Barack Obama said Tuesday his efforts to mend ties with the Muslim world were on track but acknowledged that the job was unfinished.

“I think that our efforts have been earnest, sustained,” Obama said during a visit to Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim country.
“We don’t expect that we’re going … Original article on : Obama says US on track to mend ties with Muslims.

BJP asks Delhi to declare Chhath Puja a public holiday

NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday asked the Delhi government to declare a public holiday on Chhath Puja, a festival in which Hindu god Sun is worshipped.

“The government should declare a public holiday on Chhath Puja or, if not, at least a restricted holiday keeping in mind the number of people …. Read the original article  : BJP asks Delhi to declare Chhath Puja a public holiday.