Previous night of the Mid-Sha’ban (15th day of 8th month means Shabaan, according to Islamic lunar calendar) is called as the Shab-e-Barat in many countries such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Iran. It is also known as the Laylatun Nisfe min Sha’ban or Laylatul Bara’ah in the Arab world. The meanings of this festival are night …
According to the Islamic cultures and traditions every Friday of the week becomes a special day and source of blessings and salvation. “Jumu’atul Wida” translates to “the Friday of farewell” in English. Jamat-ul-Vida is also known as the Jummat-al-Wida which indicates good wishes of holy Quran. People celebrate this festival by reciting their holy book …
What is Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-al-Fitr (Ramzan Id) Eid-al-Fitr is also called as the Eid-ul-Fitr, Idul-Fitr or Ramzan Id which indicates the end of Ramadan month means the month of fasting. This is the most religious and holy festival for the people belongs to the Muslim religion during which they break their fast (Fitr means to …
Muharram Festival Muharram becomes the first month of the Islamic Calendar and considered as the sacred month pf the year according to the Muslims. The tenth day of the Muharram is the day of most significance which is celebrated with huge enthusiasm by the people of different factions of Muslim community for various reasons. The …
Good Friday 2019 Good Friday 2019 was celebrated especially by the people of Christian religion on 19th of April, Friday. People across the world commemorated the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and visited churches and offered prayers to their Lord. They also kept fast and mourned the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the occasion. Churches across …
Easter is a major Christian festival celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus, three days after his crucifixion. Christians throughout the world celebrate the Easter festival on a Sunday, often called Easter Sunday. The festival is observed annually; however, the dates of observance vary every year. The festival is reverently celebrated and is marked by …
Buddha Purnima 2019 Buddha Purnima 2019 was celebrated worldwide by the people on 18th of May, Saturday. It was celebrated as 2581st Birth Anniversary of Gautama Buddha. Buddha Purnima is also known as: Buddha’s Birthday Buddha Jayanti Vaishakh Purnima Vesak Day The 2019 Buddh Purnima was special as it occurred on the day with the …
Karva Chauth is most important festival for all married women. It is a one day long festival celebrated every year by the Hindu women especially in the North India. A woman gets fast for whole day which starts from the sunrise in the early morning and ends at moon-rise in the late evening or sometimes …
According to the Hindu mythology, Lakshmi Puja should be done at the Dhanteras throughout the Pradosh Kaal (best muhurta for Lakshmi puja). Puja can be started after the sunset and end for next 1 hours and 43 min. The Dhanteras puja is also known as the Dhanwantari Triodasi, Dhanvantri Jayanti Puja, Yamadeep and Dhantrayodashi. Dhanteras …
Diwali, a religious festival of lots of rangoli decorations using variety of colored powder, a festival of lights and happiness, a festival of removing darkness, a festival of sweets, a festival of puja, and etc which is celebrated all over the India as well as outside the country at many places. It is also known …
