Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious days for Hindus and Jains and they celebrate it with much vigor and reverence. It’s a special occasion that happens once every year whereby the Sun and the Moon are in exalted positions, at the peak of their brightness, which usually happens in the month of late …

Akshaya Tritiya Legend and Related Stories: The festival of Akshaya Tritiya, which is deemed as one of the most important for Hindus and Jains, is considered to be a promising occasion to start off any new venture or to invest in shares, gold and other jewelry. Because it is believed that doing so ends in fruitful outcomes: successful and prosperity. …

Eid Quotes in English Eid literally means a “festival” or “feast” in Arabic. There are two major eids in the Islamic calendar per year – Eid al-Fitr earlier in the year and Eid al-Adha later. Eid al-Fitr is a three-day-long festival and is known as the “Lesser” or “Smaller Eid” when compared to Eid al-Adha, which is four-days-long and is known …

Eid-ul-Fitr Cards: Giving greeting cards on any occasion is a very sweet way of expressing your genuine feelings. Like all other festivals, Eid-ul-Fitr is also celebrated by giving wishes through greeting cards. Cards are mostly sent to distant relatives and friends. However, many of us like life to give greeting cards to all our family members and friends, even the …

Badami Gosht: Eid-Ul-Fitr Recipe – Badami Gosht is an extremely liked dish, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr as well as otherwise. It is a spicy non-vegetarian dish, prepared especially to celebrate this festival of Id with food. It smells heavenly and is extremely luscious in taste, thus loved by everyone. You can cook it for your friends and family anytime, …

Mutton Korma: Mutton Korma is a rich and spicy meat curry. It’s a delicious non-vegetarian dish and is popularly prepared on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. Mutton Korma is unique in taste and is popular throughout the Muslim World. In India, Mutton Korma is equally popular among all the non-vegetarians, Muslims or not. While making Mutton Korma, it is important to …

Sheer Khurma: Eid-Ul-Fitr Vegetarian Recipe – Sheer Khurma is a traditional festive breakfast of the Muslims. Sheer, literally means sweetened milk, while Korma is made of dried dates. Sheer Khurma is cooked as a dessert at the time of celebrations. It is served to the family on the morning of Eid and to all the guests who visit the house on …

Sufi Malpua: Eid-Ul-Fitr Recipe – Sufi Malpua is a sweet dish made from milk, maida (flour) and sooji (rava). Widely popular amongst the Muslim community around the world, the dish is especially made on the festive occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr and served to family and friends. One of the many dishes cooked on the time of festivities, it is popular across …

Eid-ul-Fitr characterizes the end of Ramadan or the Islamic holy month of fasting. While Eid means festivity, Fitr stands for breaking the fast. Together, the term is symbolical of breaking of the fasting period. The day is usually celebrated on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. Often termed as ‘Smaller Eid’, Eid ul-Fitr is a three day …

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 …