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This write-up describes the services of the worlds main religions which are (in no distinct order):

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Islam

Sikhism

Christianity

The most typical way in which Christians worship is by the taking of bread and wine. This is known as a number of names, Mass, Eucharist and Holy Communion. It typically takes place in a church. The purpose of the taking of bread and wine is to don't forget how Jesus ate the Last Supper with his disciples. The bread and wine is blessed just before being taken by the congregation. The service is typically accompanied by the singing of hymns and readings from the Bible. A collection is held for the congregation to donate towards the upkeep of the church

Buddhism

Bhuddhists may possibly be split into two distict group, Theravada Buddhists and Mahayana Buddhists. Theravada Buddhists originate from India, Sri Lanka, Myananar and Thailand. They traditionally worship in a temple exactly where incense is burned and paper lanterns are lit. Whilst worshipping they offer you gifts to the 3 Jewels, which are the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings) and the sanha (the monks). Flowers, incense sticks and little statues are traditionally offered as gifts and bells are rung throughout this gift-making.

The Mahayana Buddhists originate from China and Tibet and worship in pagoda types buildings. These temples include a set of prayer wheels, cylinders with prayers inscribe don them. Turning the wheels is believed to carry the prayers to all parts of the globe. Many Mahayana Bhuddhists go to the temple to ask queries about the future. They do this by throwing two pieces of red wood onto the ground. Depending on how the pieces of wood land, the particular person requires a piece of paper or wood from a drawer and hands it to a priest who informs them of the answer.

Hinduism

The most important location of worship for a Hindu is his house where they will have a space or a corner of a space devoted for worship. Traditionally they will place photographs or statues of their favourite gods or goddesses.

Carrying out the morning worship is the responsibility of the lady of the household. Immediately after praying she will offer you flowers, incense, light and food to the gods. She will also dress a statue.This food is then eaten by the loved ones. In the evening the light is lit and the complete family gathers to pray.

Hindus also worship in temples. These temples home statues that are dressed in different clothes for every single day if the year. Food and flowers are provided an dincense burned whilst the priests chant. Food is given to the worshippers as they leave the temple. The service is made up of three parts, the kindling of the fire, the worship of the eight and the singing of the bhajans. The priest lights a sacred fire and sections of the Vedas are chanted. Then the arti tray is placed in front of the gods. A spot of red paste is then placed on the foreheads of the statues, on the images and on the worshippers while the arti tray is carried around the people. They hold their hands more than the fire and then pass their hands over their foreheads and hair. Food is then offered to the worshippers and hymns sung.

Islam

Muslims worship in a mosque. In Muslim countries these are normally square buildings with a dome on best. Water is supplied outside the mosque for worshippers to wash before praying. The mosque will have one particular or more tall towers identified as minarets from which the muezzin will get in touch with the men and women to pray. All Muslims should pray to God (Allah) five occasions a day, possessing washed. This is to make sure they are clean and pure for prayer. Possessing washed, the worshippers face in the course of the Kabba in Mecca. This is a shrine in the city of Mecca that contains a holy Black Stone.

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Muslims pray in a range of positions, standing, kneeling and touching the ground with their foreheads, making use of a prayer mat to make sure that the spot of prayer is clean and to maintain the body clean while praying.

All Muslim guys are expected to go to the mosque for midday prayers on Friday, exactly where the Iman delivers his sermon. This is provided in two parts, firstly he offers with matters of daily life and secondly then discusses a passage from the Quran.

Sikhism

Sikhs worship in a temple named a gurdwara. In the centre of the gurdwara is a throne identified as a takht which is covered with a canopy. The Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib is placed on this throne. On entering the gurdwara the worshippers get rid of their shoes. They then place cash, food or a romalla (a cloth to cover the Guru Granth Sahib) in front of the takht. The guys put on turbans and the ladies put on silk scarves even though worshipping cross-legged. Guys and ladies need to sit apart. The leader of the worship, the Granthi reads from the Guru Granth Sahib. Hymns are sung and this is followed by a sermon, much more singing, readings and prayers. The service is offered in Punjabi.

At the finish of the service everybody shares karah parshad, a mixture of semolina, ghee, sugar and flour to show that they are all equal. The service is completed by a meal presented by the guru, referred to as the langar