Shab-E-Miraj means the “night of Ascent“. It was the blessed night when the Holy Prophet of Islam was spiritually transported to heaven and he reached the highest stage of nearness to God Almighty which is beyond ordinary human comprehension. The Ascent took place on 27th day or Rajab, 2 years before Hijra. The journey was not with a physical body …

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on February 6 as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003. What is Female Genital Mutilation? Female Genital Mutilation is the partial or complete removal of external female genital organs, using non-medical tools …

World wetland day is celebrated every year all across the world to commemorate the Convention on Wetlands means the Ramsar Convention which was held on 2nd of February in 1971 in the city of Ramsar, Iran at the Caspian Sea coasts. It was started celebrating for the first time in the year 1997. Wetlands and Water: This year’s theme shines …

Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival: Launched in 2010, out of the community that grew around Sanatkada and Sanatkada Trust, MSLF distills the essence of Lakhnavi culture, in the form of an open to all event, targeted as much at Lucknow’s deeply entrenched locals as well as to newcomers & visitors. Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2024: Using oral, visual and experiential storytelling …

Jaipur Literature Festival 2024: Jaipur hosts a number of literary giants every year in January amid giving farewell to winter. The atmosphere fills with the air of creativity in the beautiful ambiance of majestic Clarks Amer. Described as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’, the Teamwork Arts Jaipur Literature Festival is the world’s largest free event of its kind. Originally …

When is Surajkund Craft Mela? The Surajkund Crafts Mela is held every year from 02nd February to 18th February in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. First time it was held in year 1981. Surajkund Crafts Mela is for displaying folk arts and crafts from all over the nation. Surajkund Handicrafts Fair is a unique opportunity for the talented artists, weavers, painters, sculptors …

How to reach Surajkund Mela? Surajkund Crafts Mela is the place where you can glance into the rural ambiance of India. Surajkund lies in the Faridabad district just 8 Km away from the South Delhi. The Mela is hosted by the Surajkund Mela authority every year from 1st to 16th February. Colorful Festivity is open to visitors from 10.30 AM …

Surajkund Craft Mela Images: A splash of colors, rhythm of drum beats and joy de-vivre merge at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana during the first fortnight of each February. The curtains go up on the acclaimed annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela from 1st February onwards to 15th February, a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage. Occupying a place of …

Suraj Kund Mela Celebrated at: Surajkund, Distance Faridabad (Haryana) Celebrated during: 1st Feb to 16th February – every year Main attractions: Rich showcase of regional and international crafts and traditions Suraj Kund Mela: Suraj Kund Mela — About eight kilometers from New Delhi in the state of Haryana lies the village of Surajkund. As spring glides in, full of warmth and vibrancy …

Surajkund Craft Mela Theme: The Mela has been organized since 1981 with a view to promote regional cultural proceedings on a national level. Every year, a new state within the country is selected as its theme. In 2019 year, Maharashtra was chosen as the theme state and this year Himachal Pradesh has been chosen as theme state. In 2020 – …