Festivals

  [ source: pinterest photo by gulan khan ; market during Eid]   Eid, one of the most important festivals in Islam, marks the end...

The holy month of Ramzan brings with it a time of prayers, fasting from dusk to dawn and community bonding. The followers eat their ‘sehri’...

In the ninth month of the Islamic (lunar) calendar, all practising adult Muslims observe Ramzan: a month-long fast, abstaining from food, drinks and desires, from...

“Eid Al-Fitr, also known as ‘Meethi Eid’, is almost here. As the name suggests, this festival is all about sweet treats. There are many delicious...

For many Muslims looking forward to the upcoming Eid celebrations, the tradition of Eidi is a source of great excitement. Eidi, also known as Eidiyya...

How is spring celebrated in the Land of Gods, Uttarakhand? Amidst the majestic Himalayas, Uttarakhand, often referred to as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods,...

India – a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Language, customs, lifestyles and traditions change every few hundred kilometres in India. Every state has its...

How Sarhul festival and sarnism become important identity for ORAON tribes?   [source; 121clicks.com, dance and music celebration after formal worship]   Sarhul, the spring...

Legendary tales often feature a hero whose character seems lifted from the pages of a cinematic script – a righteous and fearless figure who defies...

Tis the season when carolers grace the streets, plum cakes and cookies abound on every corner, kids eagerly pen their wish lists for Santa, and...