If you grew up involved with a church, you're probably familiar with the term "spiritual fasting." Some churches participate in an annual spiritual fast such as the Daniel Diet. Others give up ...

Fasting during Lent represents one of Christianity’s most profound spiritual disciplines, with roots extending deep into biblical traditions. Though not explicitly outlined in scripture, this practice ...

Trend in growing in evangelical Christian circles Some people participate in longer-term versions called the Daniel Plan for weight loss Daniel Fast has some similarities to Lent Faith has never ...

Christians in Hampton Roads and around the world are preparing for the arrival of Lent, which begins Wednesday for Catholics and Protestants, and on March 14 for Orthodox Christians. Lent is observed ...

Muslims all over the world participate in the spiritual practice of 30-days of prayer and daily fasts during the holy month of Ramadan, which is one of only two recognized holy days determined by ...

The lack of self restraint so evident in much of modern life leads us first to pleasure seeking and then increasingly to self induced suffering. Millions of people spend billions of dollars on pills, ...

A month is a long time to fast every day from dawn to sunset. And when the fasting begins in August, daylight stretches for more than 16 hours. Yet Muslims willingly and even happily engage in daily ...

For the majority of Muslims worldwide, the confirmed sighting of a new crescent moon next Tuesday will usher in the holy month of Ramadan. This 1,400-year-old ritual is a reminder to practice ...

Jaya Ekadashi 2026 falls on 29 January. Learn fasting rules, vrat food, satvik attire, prayers, and the Vishnu story for spiritual upliftment.