Religion

What is Jamat-ul-Vida? Quotes, wishes, significance of the last Friday of Ramadan

What's the significance of Jamat-ul-Vida or Jummat-al-Vida in Islam and when is it celebrated.

Jul 1, 2016

When is Eid al-Fitr 2016? Dates, wishes, significance of Muslim's celebrating the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and here's everything you need to know about it.

Jun 28, 2016

Ramadan 2016: Significance of the most important days of the holy month; 'Laylat al-Qadr', 'Eid ul-Fitr' and more

Everything from 'Laylat al-Qadr' to Eid ul-Fitr, here are the most important occasions of Ramadan.

Jun 25, 2016

Richest Hindu temple Tirupati Balaji to earn Rs. 2,600 crore in revenue this year

The temple trust is expected to receive about Rs. 1,000 crore in offerings by devotees, Rs. 600 crore from sale of tickets and Rs. 800 crore from interest receipts.

Jun 17, 2016

Ramadan: What is the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayers about?

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayers and introspection, begins on 6 June.

Jun 9, 2016

Ramadan: What is the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayers about?

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayers and introspection, begins on 6 June.

Jun 9, 2016

Sadhvi Prachi talks of 'Muslim-free' India days after PM Modi greets Muslims on Ramadan

Sadhvi Prachi, reportedly a member of the BJP, spoke of "Muslim-free" India just as the holy month of Ramadan commenced.

Jun 8, 2016

Ramadan 2016: China bans fasting in Muslim-majority Xinjiang, orders restaurants to remain open

Xinjiang is home to about 10 million Uyghur (Uighur) Muslims and China has banned Ramadan celebrations there.

Jun 6, 2016

Ramadan or Ramzan? Twitterati debate on how name of the holy month changed in Pakistan, India

Twitter is abuzz with the debate on Ramzan vs Ramadan and how Pakistanis and Indians starting using the Arabic name.

Jun 6, 2016

Ramadan 2016: Best wishes, picture messages to be shared on sacred Muslim month of fasting [PHOTOS]

Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars of Islam.

Jun 5, 2016

Thousands of Muslims sign petition to ban triple talaq

The Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan has sought the National Commission for Women's support to end the "unQuranic" practice.

Jun 1, 2016

Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) 2016: Significance, wishes and picture greetings

The auspicious day Akshaya Tritiya is being celebrated on Monday, May 9, this year.

May 8, 2016

Thrissur Pooram 2016: Watch ilinjithara melam, kudamattam, vedikettu online; live streaming information [VIDEOS]

The biggest temple festival in Kerala — Thrissur Pooram — is being celebrated on Sunday, April 17, this year.

Apr 17, 2016

Thrissur Pooram 2016: Why and how is it celebrated? All you need to know about the biggest festival in Kerala

Thrissur Pooram is being celebrated at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur on Sunday, April 17, this year.

Apr 16, 2016

Ram Navami 2016: Best wishes, messages, picture greetings to be shared on Lord Rama's birthday

Lord Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya.

Apr 14, 2016