Factsheets
Factsheets are written by academics, journalists and commentators to explain the context and background of current religion stories. They include information on festivals, timelines of running stories, and suggestions for experts and commentators.
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Facts about the Islamic New Year, calculated from the date of the Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina in the 7th century
Muslims are preparing to celebrate the festival Eid-ul-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
Different dates are used by the various Christian churches for the celebration of Easter and Christmas, with calculations varying according to the calendar used
2024 headlines including the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury; summer riots; assisted dying, safeguarding issues in the CofE; and the closure of the Interfaith network
A timeline of Justin Welby’s 11 years as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury - momentous and historic for the Church of England
Facts, beliefs and appeal of the monastic tradition in Britain
Explainer on Rastafarianism, the faith and political movement made famous by reggae icon Bob Marley, whose biopic "One Love" is topping the Box Office charts
Explainer on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, featuring the shofar, honey and apples
