U.S. Department of State - Office of International Religious Freedom

12/10/2018

Jordan’s king honored as champion of religious harmony | ShareAmerica

“Everything you honor me for simply carries onward what Jordanians have always done and how Jordanians have always lived: in mutual kindness, harmony and brotherhood.” - King Abdullah II of Jordan on receiving the The Templeton Prize at Washington National Cathedral on Nov.13
via ShareAmerica
https://share.america.gov/jordans-king-abdullah-ii-honored-as-champion-of-religious-harmony/

The newest recipient of the Templeton Prize — for affirming life's spiritual side — is Jordan's King Abdullah II, for promoting interfaith harmony.

11/07/2018

On the Occasion of Diwali

Happy #Diwali to those celebrating!

https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2018/11/287179.htm

Also known as the “Festival of Lights,” this special occasion celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Nearly a billion celebrants from around the world will light the diya, or lamp, as a reminder that good ultimately overcomes evil, understanding over ignorance, and kindness over animosit...

10/29/2018

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State

“The murder of innocent people attending Sabbath services at the Tree of Life Synagogue was an act of anti-Semitism and pure evil. We offer condolences to the victims’ families and gratitude to the brave first responders. May God comfort the Jewish community at this time of sorrow.‬” – Secretary Pompeo

10/02/2018

5 facts about religion in India

5 facts about religion in India

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/06/29/5-facts-about-religion-in-india/

While 94% of the world’s Hindus live in India, there also are many Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and adherents of folk religions.

08/28/2018

Meet 8 Rohingya and Bangladeshi Aid Workers – 2 0 3 0 – Medium

Meet 8 Rohingya and Bangladeshi aid workers who are helping their neighbors 1 year after the crisis began #humanitarianheroes #withrefugees
https://medium.com/usaid-2030/meet-8-rohingya-and-bangladeshi-aid-workers-7ab784eeb1cd

They’re helping their neighbors one year after the crisis began

07/18/2018

Information and Resources for 2018 Hajj Travelers

About 20,000 Muslims from the United States are expected to be among the 2 million pilgrims gathering to perform the rituals of Hajj this year. For U.S. citizens preparing to travel overseas to Hajj, the Office of Religion and Global Affairs encourages you to review our factsheet where you'll find information and resources about traveling to Saudi Arabia: https://www.state.gov/s/rga/resources/273518.htm

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05/15/2018

On the Occasion of Ramadan

"On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan." - Secretary Pompeo

https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2018/05/282104.htm

On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.

05/15/2018

Presidential Message on Ramadan

Presidential Message on Ramadan https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/presidential-message-ramadan/

With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During t

03/30/2018

Women Religious: The Unsung Heroes of the Catholic Church

Check out Ambassador Gingrich’s latest blog: Women Religious: The Unsung Heroes of the Catholic Church https://medium.com/@StateDept/women-religious-the-unsung-heroes-of-the-catholic-church-4e7bc3df31fc

By: Callista L. Gingrich, United States Ambassador to the Holy See.

03/21/2018

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State

Deputy Secretary Sullivan: As spring arrives, I wish the people of Iran and everyone who celebrates this wonderful tradition a happy #Nowruz.

Today, I offer my best wishes to all of the communities here in the United States, as well as in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and around the globe as they gather around the Haftsin, cooking, feasting, dancing, singing, and spending time with family and friends.

01/27/2018

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Recommitting Ourselves to Fulfilling the Promise of ‘Never Again’

Today is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day -- the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. On this annual day of commemoration, we honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism. #NeverAgain #WeRemember

https://blogs.state.gov/stories/2018/01/27/en/international-holocaust-remembrance-day-recommitting-ourselves-fulfilling

January 27 marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day -- the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.

01/02/2018

Happy New Year from the Office of Religion and Global Affairs! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2018!

01/02/2018

Fifteen Ways You Can Help Combat Human Trafficking

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. One of 2017's most-read DipNote blog entries outlines 15 ways you can fight modern slavery and help end trafficking: https://blogs.state.gov/stories/2017/01/20/en/fifteen-ways-you-can-help-combat-human-trafficking

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Each year during this month, people and organizations around the nation recommit to assisting victims of human trafficking and to combating…

10/13/2017

Wishing all who celebrate a joyous Simchat Torah! Chag sameach.

09/29/2017

We wish all those who are observing Yom Kippur a meaningful time of reflection and fasting.