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Thousands join Ashura procession in Srinagar as Omar Abdullah, LG Sinha participateThousands in Srinagar joined the Ashura procession, commemorating Imam Hussain's sacrifice. J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha partici...
Iran postpones former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's state funeral to late June or early JulyTehran's mayor announced that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's state funeral, initially planned for early June, has been postponed until late ...
Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting India Time: When will crescent be seen in Delhi-NCR and when Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated? Check detailsEid al-Fitr moon sighting timings in India: In Delhi-NCR, the moon is likely to be visible on the evening of March 19. If the crescent is s...
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in the US, UK and Canada? Check detailsEid al-Fitr 2026 marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection. Communities observe special prayers, festive meals,...
Is Eid Milad-un-Nabi a holiday in the United States, check what’s open and closed on Friday?Muslim communities across the United States are preparing to celebrate Eid Milad un-Nabi on September 5, 2025, commemorating the Prophet Mu...
July 7 or 6? Check when schools, colleges and offices will remain closed for Muharram 2025 holidayMuharram 2025 Holiday: India awaits the moon sighting to determine the Muharram holiday, potentially impacting school and office schedules....
Muharram 2025: Date, traditions, and spiritual meaning behind the sacred monthMuharram 2025 starts on June 27, pending the moon sighting. It marks the Islamic New Year and is a sacred month. Shia Muslims mourn Imam Hu...
Eid al-Adha 2025 in the USA: Date, significance, Hajj pilgrimage schedule, history and ritualsEid al-Adha 2025 in the United States promises to be a time of spiritual renewal and communal harmony, reinforcing Islamic teachings of sac...
Leaders across parties unite at IUML's Iftar gatheringThe Indian Union Muslim League hosted an Iftar gathering in Delhi, drawing leaders from various political parties, including Congress's Sha...
Ramadan 2025 Date: Check Crescent Moon sighting date in Saudi Arabia, India, US & UK; Fasting datesIn 2025, the first day of Ramadan will coincide with March 1 due to a rare alignment between the Islamic lunar calendar and the Gregorian c...
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi 2024 Date: Check when it is this year, September 15th or 16thEid Milad un Nabi, a significant Islamic occasion, will be observed from the evening of September 15 to the evening of September 16, 2024. ...
Muharram 2024: Know the history, significance of Ashura and cultural practicesMuharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, starts the new Islamic year and is one of Islam’s four sacred months, traditionall...
The Blue Supermoon: Date, Timing, Significance; here's all you need to know about the celestial spectacleThe rare "blue supermoon" on August 30, 2023, brings together a supermoon, blue moon, and Hindu festival Rakhi Purnima. A celestial trifect...
Eid-Ul-Adha 2023: Everything you may want to know about Holy Islamic festival of BakridEid-ul-Adha is a significant Islamic festival also known as Bakrid or the "Feast of Sacrifice." It commemorates the willingness of Prophet ...
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...
Eid al-Fitr in 2023: When is it? Know the exact date amid uncertainty due to rare ‘hybrid’ total solar eclipseThe month-long observance of dawn-to-sunset fasting during Ramadan is scheduled to end in 2023 on either Thursday, April 20 or Friday, Apri...
Know how Parsi New Year Nowruz is celebrated, its historyParsis prepare traditional dishes like Farcha, Berry Pulao, and Jardaloo Chicken to celebrate the New Year Nowruz. They also believe it to ...
Muharram 2022: History, day and significance of AshuraMuslims refrain from donning new and vibrant outfits, especially on the Day of Ashura, and getting married or engaged. People visit mosques...
In a first, Muslims perform Taraweeh prayer at Times Square in USOn Saturday night, 1500 meals were provided to Muslims on the pavements of Times Square, the city's busiest artery, which was then followed...
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Sacrifice, the dictionary would tell you, is the act of slaughtering an animal as an offering to the Gods. The dictionary would also tell y...