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Philippine political party-list group Akbayan staged a “house-to-house” campaign in the national capital ahead of the May 9 elections

Kashmir, the only Muslim majority state of India, observes Ramadan this year without the health restrictions imposed in the past two years

The “Salubong” is an Easter tradition in the Philippines that reenacts the meeting of the risen Jesus and his mother on Easter morning

The Easter Vigil is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus

Penitents consider these acts to be mortification of the flesh to ask forgiveness for sins, to fulfil a vow, or to express gratitude

Self-flagellations and crucifixions are some of the popular forms of rituals that Filipino Catholics participate in during the Holy Week

The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn and important liturgies of the Christian calendar

The "Pabasa" is the uninterrupted chanting of the Pasyón, an epic poem narrating the life, passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Catholics celebrate Palm Sunday to commemorate and honor Jesus Christ's glorious entry into Jerusalem

This April, Pope Francis is praying for healthcare workers, especially those who help the sick and elderly in poor countries