THE EMBRACE BLOG
Celebrating Al Hajj and Eid Al-Adha
This week, Muslims from across the Middle East (and elsewhere) will be participating in the Hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. They will also celebrate Eid Al-Adha or the ‘feast of the sacrifice’.
The True Meaning of Hanukkah: Festival of Lights
Elizabeth Harris-Sawczenko is a Trustee of the Abraham Initiatives. Here, she reflects on what it really means to be a source of light in the darkness.
Christianity in the Middle East: St Barbara's Day
In Orthodox Christianity, which has its roots in the East, December 4th is Saint Barbara’s day.