Sacred Convergences: Eid al-Adha, Pentecost Sunday, Hajj, and the Call to Religious Freedom
In a rare and meaningful convergence this year, two of the world’s major religious traditions Islam and Christianity observe sacred occasions at nearly the same time. Muslims around the world mark Eid al-Adha and the annual Hajj pilgrimage, while Christians celebrate Pentecost Sunday, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit. Though arising from different historical…