By Buthayna El Haggar Throughout history, flowers have held profound symbolic and spiritual significance across cultures. In the ancient Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, certain flowers ...

Devotees wade through Arpoador Beach carrying a boat filled with offerings during an annual celebration honoring Yemanja, the African goddess of the sea, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 2 ...

Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated annually on Feb. 2. “We bring offerings to the sea ...

Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated annually on Feb. 2. “We bring offerings to the sea asking for ...