Religion News – Newsletter for November 21, 2010

Guru Nanak’s Birthday Being Celebrated Today

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) The auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak’s birthday or Guru Nanak Jayanti is being celebrated all over the nation in high spirits. This year in 2010, it marks the Sikh guru’s 541 birthday.
On the eve of this holy event, the country got the wishes of the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Guru Nanak’s Birthday Being Celebrated Today.

Pope says condoms permissible in some situations

ROME – Condom use is acceptable in certain situations, according to Pope Benedict XVI in statements made in a new book, excerpts of which were printed Saturday in Italy’s Osservatore Romano daily.

The pope cited the example of prostitutes who use condoms as a first step toward claiming responsibility for their lives, in statements cited … Read : Pope says condoms permissible in some situations.

UAE charity gives out sacrificial meat in 42 countries

Sharjah, Nov 20 (IANS/WAM) A charity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) gave out Eid-ul-Azha sacrificial meat to 48,000 underprivileged families in 42 countries, an official said.

The Sharjah Charity Association (SCA) distributed the meat in coordination with UAE embassies and humanitarian organisations across the world, SCA board member Mohammed Al-Razzi said.
The meat was …. Original article  : UAE charity gives out sacrificial meat in 42 countries.

President, PM greet nation on Guru Nanak Jayanti

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday greeted the nation on the eve of the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion.

The president, in her message, hoped that “the great Guru’s teachings of peace, harmony and compassion (would) guide us to follow …. Original article  : President, PM greet nation on Guru Nanak Jayanti.

White House celebrates Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary

WASHINGTON – The White House celebrated Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with US President Barack Obama, in a message of “best wishes”, lauding the “many contributions that Sikh Americans have made”.

The White House celebrated the event Friday – the second time since Obama came to power, two days before the Sunday anniversary when millions of … Original article on : White House celebrates Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary.

Pakistani woman on death row likely to get pardon

ISLAMABAD – Blasphemy charges against a Pakistani Christian woman, sentenced to death, were “fabricated”, and she is likely to be pardoned by President Asif Ali Zardari, a senior official said Saturday.

Aasia Bibi was given the death sentence by an additional sessions judge in Nankana Sahib district a week ago on charges of committing blasphemy. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistani woman on death row likely to get pardon.