Shreya Dhanwanthary took to social media to share extend support to Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at ...

The 32-year-old political newcomer just pulled off one of the biggest primary upsets in recent memory. Here's what to know.

Last month, I tried to fast for Ramadan. I am a physician who teaches medical students at NEOMED, and several of my students were observing Ramadan. As a Christian I wanted to know, in some small way, ...

When Stephen Adubato compares minimal Catholic and Orthodox abstinence to the obligatory daytime fasting of Muslim Ramadan in “What I Learned About Islam During Lent” (Houses of Worship, March 20), he ...

I tried and ranked fish sandwiches from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and Popeyes.

We are on day 27 of the 40-day lenten season 2026. Here's what to know about eating eggs, what day lent ends, Holy Week, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other dates to know. Unlike other annual ...

What is fasting for? What biblical precedent do we have for the practices of fasting and abstinence? And how can preachers steer between the two extremes of self-punishment and loophole hunting?

Revelers take part in the annual flour war marking the end of the Carnival season on Clean Monday in Galaxidi, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) west of Athens, Monday Feb. 23, 2026, starting the ...

An ancient spiritual practice, fasting can range from rejecting food and water to giving up a favorite TV show during the 40 days of Lent. Along with prayer and reading of Scripture, the self-denial ...

CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — On the first Friday of Lent, many people ditch the meat, and at McDonald's in Nesquehoning, that means one menu item is selling fast. "Generally, all fish and fries on a Friday, ...

Christians across New York City and around the world are observing Lent, a season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. Below is a guide to the season and how it is being marked ...