The Times of India | March 31, 2025 Eid al-Fitr comes just after the final day of fasting. The word Eid in Arabic means 'returning at regular intervals' and refers to the two annual Islamic…

Eid al-Fitr is an important annual festival for people of the Islamic faith. The Muslims celebrate it on the first date of Shawwal, that is, the tenth month of the Hijra calendar. On this festival,…

The word Eid in Arabic means 'returning at regular intervals' and refers to the two annual Islamic religious celebrations. The fact that they occur in a regular cycle is important, for it gives a…

Ramadan being a month to be trained in inculcating spirituality, every ritual connected to fasting has a spiritual aspect.  Fasting is not just an annual custom. It is a living creative process. It…

Times of India | November 17, 2010  Eid is celebrated on the first date of Shawwal, that is, the tenth month of the Hijra calendar. During the festival, Muslims exchange gifts, greeting their…

Times of India | August 31st, 2011 Socialisation is the need of every society, promoting as it does harmony and mutual understanding. It is required for a healthy social life, as it encourages…

Times of India | August 17, 2012 According to the Islamic tradition, there are two festivals observed by Muslims every year - Eid-ul-Fitr just after Ramzan and Eid-ul-Zuha in the month of Haj. Eid-…

The Speaking Tree | Jun 25, 2017 Eid is celebrated on the first date of Shawwal, that is, the tenth month of the Hijra calendar. During the festival, Muslims exchange gifts, greeting their…

The Times of India | Speaking Tree | July 29 2014  In every tradition there are festivals that are celebrated once a year. Perhaps the most important festival for Hindus is Deepavali; for Christians…