On August 17, 2025, the Museum of Goa will host a compelling conversation between acclaimed historian Manu S. Pillai and veteran journalist Seema Mustafa. Titled ‘Faith Lines: Syncretism, Conflict and the Stories We Tell’, the event will delve into how religion has shaped South Asia’s history — both as a force of unity and division. Entry is free, but seating is limited!
For the first time since the devastating 2019 fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to host the Feast of the Assumption on August 14–15, 2025. This historic two-day celebration includes masses, vespers, and the traditional Jubilee procession honoring the Virgin Mary — a French tradition dating back to Louis XIII.
The annual five-day pilgrimage of Hajj has begun, as millions of Muslims from around the globe gather in Mecca and begin their sacred journey to the tent city of Mina, marking the start of one of Islam’s most significant spiritual events.
