Breaking bread, building bridges: iftar project turns strangers to friends at Ramadan
Open iftars marking the end of the daily fast in Ramadan, have attracted thousands of people at British landmarks and in smaller community centres, strengthening community ties
Briefing: “Ashes to Ashes” – death, dying and the afterlife
The panel heard that mourners often request a humanist ceremony, but that doesn’t mean they want a complete exclusion of religion
Religion news 20 April 2023
Faith leaders volunteer ready for coronation weekend; The Green Man – Christian or Pagan explained; How churches can find a role in funeral ceremonies; Will Eid ul Fitr really happen today ending the season of Ramadan
As religious rituals fade, funerals become more personal
Churches and faith groups have lost their role in funeral services, as people opt for person focussed ceremonies not tied to beliefs.
