Hazrat Ali or simply known as “Ali” was the fourth caliph (successor of Muhammad) from 656 to 661. Ali was also the son in law of Muhammad and was a companion of latter’s daughter Fatimah Bint Muhammad. Ali is believed to be the first man who had accepted Islam; hence he is also believed to …
“Shab E Miraj” refers to the nocturnal journey of Prophet Muhammad from the Great Mosque of Mecca to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and thereafter to the heaven, on the same night. The journey Prophet took around 621 CE is believed to be both physical and spiritual journey. Muhammad completed his journey from Mecca to Jerusalem …
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 …
