Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection. While there may be some variations in traditions and customs depending on the cou...
Holidays in the United Kingdom 2026 Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting. Muslims all across the UK enjoy lavish meals together with loved ones. On Eid ul-Fitr, people enjoy a lavish meal, often together with family and friends. ©iStockphoto.com/Rawpixel Is Eid...
Where is it celebrated? Malaysia(Federal public holiday)Singapore(National holiday) Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a holiday celebrated inIndonesia,Malaysia,Singapore, thePhilippines, andBrunei, and it marks the end ofRamadan. During the month of Ramadan, fasting occurs from dawn to dusk, and on this da...
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Ramadan & The Significance of Eid al-Fitr Ramadan falls during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and almost all Muslims are required to fast from dawn to dusk. Muslims are also required to abstain fromdrinking, smoking, and sexualactivityduringdaylighthours. This month is when the Prophe...
This prayer takes place only during Ramadan, and is considered a particularly long prayer that could continue into the night.Open gallery view A man takes a nap while waiting for the time to break his fast at the Kubah Mas mosque in Depok, Indonesia, this Friday.Credit: Tatan Syuflana,AP...
When Gandhi is ‘attacked’ in Kerala streets Gautham Adiyodi Recent political developments in Kerala pose some serious questions in the minds of every responsible citizen in this God’s own country.As we all know,ruling front and its ‘captain’ Pinarayi Vijayan is being allegedly faced by ...
Hadith: The five (daily) prayers, Friday prayer to the next Friday prayer, and Ramadan to the next Ramadan, are expiation of the sins committed in between them, so long as major sins are avoided Hadith: Some people dispose of Allah's property wrongfully. For them will be Hellfire on the...
FIFA moved the Qatar-hosted World Cup to November-December 2022, though those dates were not loved by most European clubs and leagues whose seasons were interrupted. Also, that slot is complicated in 2034 by the holy month of Ramadan through mid-December and Riyadh hosting the multi...
Wesak is a holiday festival known as Buddha Day that begins on the day of the full moon in May and is considered the most sacred holiday to Buddhists all over the world. It was on this day that the Buddha obtained enlightenment, and it was also on this day that the Buddha died at th...