Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, Archdiocese of Sydney: Easter and Holy Week Announcements (April 24, 2020)… Read the rest
Category: Holidays (Page 5 of 8)
Ramadan in the era of COVID-19 (April 21, 2020)… Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
… Read the restHarvest, spring, fields ripe and ready to grow. The spring festivals are blossoming all over the country – appearing one after the other. Vasant Panchami, Udyanotsav, Chapchar Kut, Holi, Shigmo,Ugadi, Aoling, Easter and now Baisakhi.
This is the festival celebrates different significant events – the time of harvest, New Year’s Day and a historical event.… Read the rest
[April 11 2020]… Read the rest
Dear Supporter Ji,
Despite the uncertain times we are now living in, I wanted to reach out at the close of this week and wish a very happy Vaisakhi to you, your family, and your loved ones.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of our daily lives, including by forcing the cancellation of Vaisakhi events at our gurdwaras.… Read the rest
Question:
Is it permissible for a healthy person who lacks a valid excuse that would warrant them to break their fast in the days of Ramadan, to not fast Ramadan this year so they can drink plenty of water in order to protect themselves from COVID-19?… Read the rest
The Fiqh Council is praying with the Muslim Community that we all reach Ramadan in safety and with health. The blessing that the answered prayers during Ramadan bring could not come at a more needed time with the challenges we are facing with Covid-19.… Read the rest
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many of our lives and required us to distance ourselves from family and friends. This comes right upon Pesach, a time when typically we gather with friends and family to celebrate freedom, eat, discuss and give thanks right in our own homes.… Read the rest
As we enter the holiday of Pesach during this time of crisis and upheaval, we are deeply concerned about the safety and welfare of some of the members of our community. The social isolation which is so necessary at this time can significantly impact a person’s mental or physical well-being.… Read the rest
