Search Results for: Sunni Muslim

president-greets-nation-on-eid-ul-zuha

President greets nation on Eid-ul-Zuha

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha, which will be celebrated tomorrow. "On the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha, I convey greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially my Muslim brothers and sisters," President Mukherjee said in his message. "Eid-ul-Zuha symbolizes sacrifice, faith and devotion. Let us this day imbibe the spirit of universal love, brotherhood, sacrifice and service which constitute eternal values always upheld by our composite culture and work unitedly for peace, progress and prosperity of our nation and the world," he added. Oct 5, 2014
sacrificial-livestock-prices-rise-across-nation-ahead-of-eid-al-adha

Sacrificial livestock prices rise across nation ahead of Eid al-Adha

Bijnor/ Patna, Oct 04 (ANI): Livestock prices across India jumped drastically over the last two weeks, despite assurances from authorities that there would not be any significant rise in prices. Prices of sacrificial animals go up every year ahead of Eid al-Adha, which will be celebrated on Monday across the country. Livestock prices have shoot up in Bijnor city and Patna city. Eid-al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a Muslim festival which commemorates the obedience of the prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son when ordered to by God. Eid-al-Adha (Bakr-Eid) is a festival that many Muslims celebrate with special prayers, greetings and gifts. Oct 4, 2014
indonesians-snap-up-luxury-cows-for-eid-festival

Indonesians snap up 'luxury' cows for Eid festival

Every year ahead of the Muslim feast of sacrifice, a showroom in Indonesia swaps cars for hulking cows costing up to $25,000 each, seeking to lure a wealthy elite increasingly keen on ploughing money into celebrating their religion. Duration: 01:02 Oct 3, 2014
tears-prayers-as-muslim-pilgrims-mark-peak-of-hajj

Tears, prayers as Muslim pilgrims mark peak of hajj

Tears, flowed and prayers filled the air as the annual Muslim hajj attended by about 1.4 million believers from around the world reached its zenith on a vast plain in western Saudi Arabia Friday. Duration: 00:29 Oct 3, 2014
Prev 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 Next