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Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zooA rare albino buffalo, nicknamed Donald Trump due to its appearance, has become a major attraction at a zoo in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The anima...
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza CityIsraeli airstrikes have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's military wing, and his family. This comes as Gaza observes a subdue...
Viral 'Trump' buffalo rescued from Eid slaughter, here's how Bangladesh saved itA rare albino buffalo, nicknamed Donald Trump for its blond hair, has been saved from slaughter during Eid al-Adha. The Bangladesh governme...
Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2026: Eid Mubarak wishes, quotes, messages to share with family and friendsHappy Eid al adha 2026 wishes: Eid ul-Adha, or Bakrid, will be celebrated on June 6, 2026. This significant Islamic festival commemorates P...
Eid al-Adha 2026: When is Eid al-Adha 2026? Why Muslims celebrate two Eid holidays every year across the globeMuslims globally are observing Dhul Hijjah, the holiest month. This period culminates in Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The festiv...
Funny old world: The week's offbeat newsFrom Donald Trump's fans in Bangladesh to a scandal over "hot" priests in Rome. - Fallen angels - In a shock akin to the pope embracing Bud...
He sent money home every month from Canada and was asked, ‘How is Canada?’ But nobody asked the question that matteredA family's perception of a son's success abroad was shattered by a revelation of his silent struggles. While celebrated for financial suppo...
This Indonesian community preserves dead body for years, spends over Rs 4 crore on five-day funerals, here's whyDeep in the highlands of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, the Toraja people follow an extraordinary tradition—preserving the bodies of their dece...
Easter 2025: When will Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other holy days be celebrated? Full Holy Week CalendarAs Holy Week 2025 approaches, Christian communities around the world will enter a period of reflection, sacrifice, and renewal—culminating ...
Bakrid 2024 Date: When is Eid-ul-Adha 2024 in India?Eid 2024 Date: Eid-ul-Adha, celebrated on the tenth day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, ...
Jesus's Journey Unraveled: What happened on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter?The holy week, observed by the Christian community worldwide, spans eight days and is a significant period in the Christian calendar. It be...
UAE 2023 public holidays: Long weekend coming this SeptemberWorkers in both the public and private sectors in the UAE are entitled to the same number of official holidays following a government decis...
What is Eid, why does it come twice a year, and how is it celebrated?Eid literally means a “festival” or “feast” in Arabic. There are two major eids in the Islamic calendar per year – Eid al-Fitr earlier in t...
Feast of the Sacred Heart: What is the celebration all about & when is it celebrated, here's all you need to knowThe Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Sacred Heart every year. This year it will be observed on June 24, 2022
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic's shadowThis year, the holiday comes as many countries battle the delta variant first identified in India, prompting some to impose new restriction...
Recipe: Add the delectable flavours of Nalli Gosht to your Eid dinnerThe classic lamb dish cooked with a mélange of spices and yogurt is perfect for the occasion.
Shlokas in Goa churches make for a Good FridayOld Goa, as an international tourist and pilgrimage centre, is known for its cultural and linguistic diversity of pilgrims flocking to the ...
Millions of Muslims throng Mount Arafat as Haj reaches climaxOver two million pilgrims started moving from the tent-city of Mina to Mount Arafat and its surrounding ground for prayers, marking the cli...
Haj pilgrims march to Mina as journey of faith beginsChanting 'Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik' (I come to you, Oh my Lord, I come to you), pilgrims clad in white seamless cloth began moving to the ...
- Poor have Shahid Balwa's sadqa every day
For the last 15 days, Mumbai's Balwa family has been hosting a feast in the Muslim-dominated area of Nagpada for the poor.