Historic Firsts as Hindus Celebrate Decade of Advocacy on Capitol Hill

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/...40251.html

Quote:A Hindu monk offered the opening prayer for the House of Representatives and the birth sesquicentennial of Swami Vivekananda, considered Hinduism's first ambassador to the West, was marked in the Congressional record Tuesday morning.

Taking oath on The Koran in Australia :   

           

Quote:Taking oath on The Koran in Australia

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-...2p8l2.html

Quote:The Prime Minister's new parliamentary secretary, Ed Husic, has been subjected to a torrent of abuse online for being sworn in to his position with a Koran.

Quote:Another user, Carrie Forrest, accused him of disregarding Australia's constitution and pushing for sharia.