111 articles tagged "religion"
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has congratulated the People’s Alliance/NFP/SODELPA Coalition government. The Acting President of the Sabha Dhirendra Nand says they also congratulate the newly el
Shree Satsang Ramayan Mandali from Fiji led by Akhilesh Prasad will be representing our country in the International Ramayan Festival, in Ayodhya from next Wednesday to the 29th of this month. Prasad says this will
Fijians experienced the music, dance, culture, taste and flavour of Odisha, India at the Shree Jagnath Rath Yatra in Lami last night. It was also a valuable moment for Fijians to engage in a live video from Odisha
Satsang Ramayan Mandali youths will perform a extraordinary choreographed aarti at the C J Patel car-park in Lami today to celebrate Shree Jagnath Rath Yatra 2022 program which will end on Sunday with a Mahabharat Leela
As thousands of Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan today, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says we have endured the adversity of the pandemic, and we have come through it with discipline, resolve and concern for
As the Muslim community begin their month of fasting or Ramadan for Eid, the Fiji Muslim League says it will be a particularly special month for them as they will not be under any specific COVID-19 restriction. Lea
The President of the Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji says he wants people to celebrate Ram Navami which is starting from today, on a grand scale but he is also urging caution as the demon of COVID-19 has n
Hundreds of Hindus gathered at the Sri Raj Maha Mariamman Temple in Suva last night to celebrate Maha Shivratri and witness renowned international artist Sumeet Tappoo live in concert. It was also the first time Hi
Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says there is no doubt respect and equality are significant in every relationship and the only way to eliminate gender-based violence in intimate relatio
Minister for Education and Heritage Premila Kumar says we should appreciate the 2013 Constitution that has created fairness and has allowed everyone to practice their religion as 35 years ago, people had difficultly in
Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the burning of the Ramayan at the Nav Durga Temple was a disrespectful act committed by cowards that has no place in Fiji. Sayed-Khaiyum says this
The Baulevu community in Nausori has been assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged case of sacrilege at the Nav Durga Mandir. Deputy Commissione
“The youths are our future leaders and they should be trained and encouraged to lead and do the work of Sanatan Dharm.†This was the message from the National Vice President Culture and Religion of the Shree Sa
A heritage monument that names the founders of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha has been unveiled at their headquarters in Samabula that ensures that the future generation are aware of the struggles these founders went through
Fijians returned to church today after five months of no services. This is following the government allowing houses of worship to open with 70% capacity. Most houses of worship have incorporated COVID-19 proto
TISI Sangam President Sadasivan Naicker says Navtratri prayers commenced last night at their temples with strict protocols in place and devotees also took personal responsibility to ensure they are safe. TISI Sanga
The celebration of Navratri is the celebration of the Goddesses and one cannot please the Goddesses if they cannot please their own mother. This is the message from the President of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinid
The Health Ministry confirms that they have reviewed their houses of worship protocols and will be providing an update after a meeting with religious leaders today. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong
The Fiji Muslim League’s General Secretary, Saiyad Hussain says only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to enter the mosques from Monday October 4th and members are requested to switch on their CareFiji app.
TISI Sangam has reassured everyone that all their staff and priests are fully vaccinated and expect all devotees to follow the protocols set by the Health Ministry on requirements for entry to the premises. Preside
