Eid is a joyous time marked with congregational prayers and festivities that typically include family visits, gatherings and ...

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan draws to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, a joyous time marked with congregational prayers and festivities ...

This month, Shreve Memorial Library is encouraging children to do something similar by visiting the library to “Read Around the World.” These stories and more celebrating various cultures and ...

According to the calendar most commonly followed by the majority of Christian churches in Europe, March 15 marks the fourth ...

Pag island in northwest Croatia is a region of pale pink limestone that’s as magical as a desert. First, the area’s holm oak forests were felled for medieval ship-building. Intensive grazing and the ...

For the fifth day, we were under siege and gathered in our Jerusalem bomb shelter. But this day was unusual: sirens sent us scurrying at least eight times 12 hours, and although there were booms from ...

Purim is a one-day festival that honors the Jews' salvation from near destruction in Persia, or ancient Iran, nearly 2,400 years ago.

Purim, a colorful Jewish holiday celebrating resilience and bravery, begins March 2 at sundown.

Officially known as Washington's Birthday, the first federal holiday of the year was originally meant to honor the country's first president, George Washington. Washington was born in Virginia on Feb.

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but ...