Religious Festivals
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Eid-al-Fitr 2019: India will celebrate on June 5th
Muslims follow a lunar Hijri calendar and Eid marks the marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Scroll Staff
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18 May, 2019: Why do we celebrate Buddha Purnima?
Buddha Purnima marks the birth anniversary Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
Scroll Staff
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Allahabad: Muslim residents raze parts of mosques to help widen a road for Kumbh festival
The caretaker of one mosque said they took the initiative to prevent communal forces from exploiting the situation.
Scroll Staff
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Goddess Durga has starred in Bengali ads for years – so why is Jawed Habib in hot water now?
During Durga Puja, the goddess’ image is evoked to sell everything from restaurant menus to plywood.
Deepanjan Ghosh
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For 35 years, Sindhi volunteers have helped worshippers at a Chennai mosque break their Ramzan fast
The followers of the Sufi saint Dada Ratanchand carry on the tradition of serving food at the Wallajah Mosque for all thirty days of the fast.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Ramzan nights, not just days, have their own rhythm and soundscape
During the holy month, which ends this weekend, the time after sundown has its own rituals, something I learnt growing up in a huge joint family in Aligarh.
Taran Khan
Video
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?