Discover what women should do during Sawan 2025 for blessings, marital happiness, and prosperity—rituals, fasting tips, pooja ...

Once revered as ancestral messengers and custodians of sacred tradition, masquerades across Nigeria are increasingly morphing ...

This scene puzzles many who know Kali only through her grand urban temples and festival processions. Why would alcohol, often ...

Analysis - Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply ...

There are about 40 occult-related gangs operating in one province. Understanding what draws young people to them is key to ...

Waking up to a bloody writing on your bedroom wall may constitute nightmare material for most, but one Redditor found a 'more ...

The large number of traditions in Indonesia stands as a living testament to how diverse the island country can be. Explore ...

Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith. The rift between Islam’s two main sects ...

Ashura symbolizes the enduring struggle between truth and falsehood. The legacy of Imam Hussein (AS) continues to inspire ...

During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam ...

The quiet ritual of sindoor, vermilion powder pressed into the parting of a married Hindu woman’s hair each morning, and wiped off if one is widowed. It is as delicate as the first light touching ...

Rituals, symbols, and shared responses to loss help people process grief, find connection, and make sense of chaos. Psychologically, these are defense mechanisms: ways to manage distress.