As Ramadan comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations kick in across the country. Muslims across the country gathered at religious places to offer Eid prayers. An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees filled the Jama Masjid in bright attires on April 11 to offer prayers on Eid. In Mumbai, devotees gathered at Mahim Masjid to offer ‘namaz’ on Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees in MP’s Bhopal offered Eid prayers at Eidgah with family and friends. Eidgah in Assam’s Guwahati witnessed a large number of devotees on the occasion of revered Eid. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.
11 April,2024 11:14 AM IST
Valentine's Day is around the corner and who can talk about love stories better than Karan Johar. Let us go back to listening in to Karan Johar about his one-sided love story which inspired him to make 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Karan Johar revealed that it was cathartic for him to make 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Karan was in love with a person for 7-8 years where he got to see the worst version of himself and he never wished that for anyone. 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' helped him get out of that one sided-love. Watch the full video to listen to Karan Johar talk about his love story in detail!
10 February,2024 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Devotees from all across the country flocked to churches to worship on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. Thousands have joined the celebrations with fervor and joy, accompanied by their families. Devotees were observed praying and commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Christmas is an annual religious and cultural holiday for billions of people throughout the world that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It brings together a spirit of joy, unity, and sharing. Christmas 2023 is expected to transcend its religious roots and become a popular holiday with multiple events. For Christians, it is a time of reverence and reflection, emphasising love, compassion, and goodwill toward others.
25 December,2023 11:29 AM IST
Christmas 2023 is here and this opens the festive doors to Christmas decors and wonderful presents. During this magical time, the beloved tradition of Secret Santa brings excitement and anticipation to almost all of us. The tradition of Christmas gifting is a beautiful tradition amping up the Christmas spirit. After all, it is a way to express your appreciation, love and respect towards someone. However, finding the right gift can become a tedious task. If you are someone’s secret Santa, have run out of Secret Santa gift ideas and wondering what to gift, worry not! We bring you fun Christmas gift ideas for adults and kids in varied budgets that are bound to make your giftee’s Christmas a merry one!
20 December,2023 02:47 PM IST
Dussehra 2023 is here to remind us of the victory of good over evil. To symbolise this message, each year, huge effigies of Ravan are burnt in India in a spectacle display of fireworks on the occasion of Dussehra. But behind the scenes of this extravaganza show is the backbreaking hard work of Ravan effigy makers. Especially in Mumbai, each year, covering hundreds of miles, Dadari Muslim artists from Greater Noida travel to Mumbai to make Ravan effigies through a series of complex processes. What goes into making these Ravan effigies and how is the life of these effigy makers? Watch the video to have inside access into Ravan Dahan 2023.
24 October,2023 09:17 AM IST
Diwali, the festival of lights is set to become a school holiday in New York City. New Yorkers celebrate Diwali to commemorate the victory of light over darkness. Announcement came after state lawmakers recently enacted legislation designating it as a holiday. Mayor Eric Adams called the moment a significant win for the local families. Earlier, Mayor Eric Adams talked about the significance of Diwali on Oct 2023. Diwali will be observed this year on Nov 12, 2023, therefore it will be a day off from school.
27 June,2023 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai
Stylist to stars like Vicky and Sunny Kaushal, Yami Gautam and many more, Amandeep Kaur is the latest guest on mid-day.com's 'BTS Stars.' Watch her spill the beans on styling secrets, how she became the brand she is today and much more.
31 January,2023 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai
On the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti, PM Narendra Modi on Nov 07 participated in the 553rd birth anniversary celebration of Guru Nanak Dev. PM Modi extended his best wishes to all the countrymen on the occasion of Gurpurab, the festival of lights.
08 November,2022 02:54 PM IST
In a historic move to further increase inclusiveness among population of different ethnicities in the US, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Diwali as a holiday for the schools in the city. The announcement made its way to the public on October 20. #Diwali #newyork #MayorEricAdams
21 October,2022 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai
In a historic move to further increase inclusiveness among population of different ethnicities in the US, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Diwali as a holiday for the schools in the city. The announcement made its way to the public on October 20. #Diwali #newyork #MayorEricAdams
21 October,2022 03:09 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
