The EU’s foreign policy chief Josef Borrell on Wednesday condemned recent Quran burnings in Denmark and Sweden. Burning the Islamic
Category: Religion
De-radicalisation of ideology is the best way to tackle Islamic terrorism: Lankan expert
By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, July 23: In his book on the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, internationally known terrorism
Symposium raises global awareness about Pakistan’s Buddhist heritage
Islamabad, July 12: The three-day Gandhara Symposium 2023, titled “Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan”, commenced
Kataragama and its multiple meanings
By Vinod Moonesinghe/Factum Colombo, July 12: Historically, Sri Lankans have tended, whatever their faith, to tolerate other faiths. Indeed, to
India’s rich Buddhist Heritage showcased at the sacred Gangaramaya Temple on Esala Poya
Colombo, July 3: The High Commission of India, Colombo, is organizing a Special Exhibition showcasing India’s rich Buddhist heritage to
Remembering George Turnour as UNESCO includes Mahawamsa in its heritage list
By P.K.Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, July 2: UNESCO has included the Sri Lankan historical account, the “Mahawamsa”, in its list of
Modi visits the historic Al-Hakim mosque in Cairo renovated by the Bohras
Cairo, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Egypt, visited Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo
Thanksgiving prayer and unveiling of St. Joseph Vaz portrait held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi
New Delhi, June 23: In taking forward efforts to further expand the dialogue with leading faiths in India, a thanksgiving
1,300 from more than 90 countries attend Hajj pilgrimage as King Salman’s guests
June 23 (ArabNews) – Millions of Muslims from around the world are currently gathering in Mecca to perform Hajj –
Portrait of St. Joseph Vaz, the ‘Apostle of Sri Lanka’ unveiled at the Apostolic Nunciature in New Delhi
New Delhi, June 21: Continuing the dialogue with leading faiths in India, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda unveiled a