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A 25-year-old Hindu woman was gang-raped in Bangladesh's Bhola district while participating in a religious event, highlighting the ongoing violence against the minority Hindu community even after the formation of the new government under Tarique Rahman.

Victoria Police are investigating an alleged antisemitic assault involving a teenager at a Scouts event, where he was verbally abused and punched for wearing religious and national symbols.

The Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh stated that touching or pulling a Brahmin's shikha (hair knot) is a serious crime, igniting political and social debates following a controversial incident during a religious event in Prayagraj.

Gospel singer Anderson Freire is set to perform in Macapá to conclude the 2nd Carnival Retreat, a religious event organized by the state government.

The Irish party Sinn Féin has garnered attention for declining to attend the Saint Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House, citing ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza.

The Carnival of Peace in Campina Grande is a 50-year-old cultural event that brings together people of various faiths to promote religious tolerance through interfaith dialogues.

The Catholic Renewal movement in the Federal District of Brazil is holding its 40th Rebanhão event from February 15 to 17, providing a spiritual alternative to traditional Carnival celebrations.

Carna Cristo, a religious event in Juruti, Brazil, celebrates its 16th edition this Saturday to unite the youth in a Christian carnival atmosphere.

Approximately 100,000 men attended the Men's Rosary gathering at the National Sanctuary of Aparecida, marking the largest turnout in the event's history and highlighting the growth of this men's religious movement.

Cristoval 2026 will take place in Santarém, Brazil, featuring a diverse program of religious activities including masses, preaching, and Catholic music shows.

An event in Santarém, Brazil encourages dialogue on religious freedom and the preservation of ancestral memories to combat institutional prejudice.

Priest Danilo César, accused of religious intolerance for comments about Preta Gil during a mass, declined to speak at a religious event attended remotely by Gilberto Gil.

Gilberto Gil participated in an interfaith event online condemning remarks made by Father Danilo César, who faced allegations of religious intolerance for his comments about Preta Gil.

The city of Amélia Rodrigues is celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Festa do Cruzeiro with a free event featuring religious and cultural activities, as well as musical performances from Friday to Sunday.

The Exhibition of the Festa do Divino Espírito Santo in Mogi das Cruzes is taking place at the Sacred Art Museum this Saturday, featuring music performances, religious blessings, and culinary events.

During a religious event in West Bengal, Maulana Jargish Ansari made a controversial statement urging Muslims to move to Bengal, claiming it is safer than Uttar Pradesh due to administrative actions against madrasas and mosques.

A teenager and a young man drowned during a religious luau at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.

After two weeks of investigation, a report by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais confirmed that an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted during a religious event in Pedreiras, near Rio Paranaíba.

FIFA has prohibited players from protesting against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or displaying any political or religious messages during the 2026 World Cup, amid considerations from some nations to boycott the event due to the political climate in the U.S.

In Bundi, Rajasthan, the education department assigned teachers to religious duties during a Ram Katha event, but revoked the order after public outrage.

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras spoke at a religious event in Kalamata, emphasizing that patriotism brings people together during a celebration of the Virgin Mary.

Thousands of Christians gathered at the Movistar Arena for a prayer event led by priests, demonstrating a significant resurgence of faith among attendees, particularly the youth.

The Vatican reports a successful Jubilee as the last pilgrims cross the Holy Door, marking the end of a significant religious event.

Strictly religious mosque associations celebrate events on December 31 to divert German Muslims from New Year's Eve parties, commemorating the fictitious event of the 'Conquest of Mecca,' with an SPD parliamentarian in attendance in Hamburg.