Born: 22 May 1772, Radhanagar, Khanakul, Radhanagar, Bengal Presidency, British India Died: 27 September 1833, Stapleton, Bristol, United Kingdom Organizations Founded: Brahmo Samaj, Presidency University, Atmiya Sabha, Sadharan Brahmo Samaj, Hindu School Occupation: Social and religious reformer; Brahmin Prince, Author Parents: Ramkanto Roy, Tarinidevi Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a great social reformer of India. He was born on May …

World No Tobacco Day Images for Students – In the last couple of decades, major efforts have been taken to reduce tobacco consumption rates around the globe. These efforts are the results of concern over the harmful effect of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke. This year on World No Tobacco Day the World Health Organisation (WHO) is highlighting …

Name:  Surdas (सूरदास) Born: 1478, Gram Sihi, Faridabad, Haryana Died: 1573, Braj, Mughal Empire, India Parents: Ramdas Sarswat Literary works: Sur Sagar, Sur Saravali, Sahitya Lahari Philosophy: Bhakti Books: Sur-Saravali Surdas, is one of the people who had great influence on the cultural heritage of India. He was a poet, a saint and a musician and played all the parts …

Eid-ul-Fitr prayers are obligatory for every Muslim and are meant to be offered in congregation. However, in the contemporary celebrations of the festival, many Muslims also pray individually. After the moon of Shawwal is sighted on the last day of Ramadan, the Takbir is recited. The time for Eid prayers is from sunrise till Zuhr. It is also recommended to …

Haleem: Eid Recipes – Haleem is a dish that is very popular amongst the Muslim community of North India, Pakistan and Persia. It is especially prepared in the Muslim countries during Ramadan and Moharram months and relished by the community members. In general, Haleem is sold as a snack in the markets and also cooked at Muslim weddings, as a starter. …

Pakistan is an Islamic country. Thus, Eid is the most significant festival for the citizens of the country. It is just the same as Christians celebrate Christmas and Hindus celebrate Diwali or Holi. The Eid celebrations in Pakistan start a month before the eve of Eid during the holy month of Ramadan. Marketplaces are adorned with traditional decorative items and …

Eid-ul-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide as well as in India that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Now that we fasted and did extra good deeds, We celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the two Eids! Allah prescribed two Eids and forbid all other festivals, He told us to worship Him and …

History of Eid-Ul-Fitr: Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims last for 29 to 30 days. The end of the Ramadan marks the beginning of the Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid occurs on the first day of the Shawwal, the tenth month of Islamic calendar. According to the history of Islam and traditions on the last day of Ramadan after sunset, people start …

System of government: Republic (Yemen Arab Republic) Capital: San’a Location: In south-western Arabia, on the Red Sea. Yemen has borders with Saudi Arabia and South Yemen (the Yemen PDR) Area: 195,000 sq km National composition: Arabs Religion: Islam Official language: Arabic Currency: Riyal = 100 fils Administrative divisions: 7 districts Other major cities: Hodeida (Al Hudaydah), Ta’izz Highest elevation: Hadhur …

The story of Mothers Day is a long one. It is neither a recent phenomenon as many people believe it to be. Nor it is the creation of card and gift marketers syndicate as assumed by cynics of Mothers Day festival. To the surprise of lot many people Mother’s Day celebrations are first said to have taken place in the …