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Eid al Fitr, End of Ramadan

Eid al Fitr, that marks the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims living the world over. It is one of the two significant festive occasions celebrated by Muslims as one nation regardless of their ethnicity, language, and background. It is celebrated on 1st Shawwal, which is the month that follows Ramadan. Ramadan is the fasting month in which Muslims fast the entire month and after this month ends, Eid is observed as a day to celebrate and on this day the Muslims are not permitted to fast.

Published on 22-03-2018

Rama Navami

Rama Navami is a Hindu festival celebrated in spring every year and it marks the birthday of a Hindu god called Rama. The day falls on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Rama Navami is falling on 25th March, 2018 this year and will be celebrated with great ardour and passion by the Hindus all over the world. There are many rituals associated with this day including Rama Navami Puja rituals. There is a specific time observed on this day as the exact moment when Shri Rama was born and this time is the most important time of the day when Puja is performed.

Published on 20-11-2017

Let’s Talk about Magal de Touba

Magal de Touba is the name given to the annual religious festival and it is a pilgrimage to the city of Touba located in Senegal. It is performed by millions of people every year to celebrate the exile of Amadou Bamba to Gabon. The festival has deep roots in the history of Senegal and its people. Because of this reason, not only the residents of Senegal but those who live overseas mark this event as the most important day on their calendar every year. It is performed on the 18th day of the Islamic month of Safar.

Published on 17-10-2017

Diwali celebrations in London

London will be hosting Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square on the 15th October this year. This will be the 16th celebration hosted of Diwali hosted at this venue. Diwali is the festival of lights, which is one of the Sikh, Hindu and Jain festivals. The celebrations are a riot of color, lights, music and dance. There are many authentic food stalls to obtain traditional foods as well as community and craft stalls. The celebrations have been attended by more than 35000 people each year and visitors can take part in yoga and henna art as well as watching dancing and comedy.

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Eid al Fitr, End of Ramadan

Rama Navami

Let’s Talk about Magal de Touba

Diwali celebrations in London

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