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Hindus celebrate Holi on Monday; President, PM Extends Greetings

27Mar

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Culture

Hindus celebrate Holi on Monday; President, PM Extends Greetings

Hindu community celebrate their Holi festival in Pakistan and all over the world on Monday. President and Prime Minister of Pakistan extend their warm wishes to Hindus. Holi, the festival of colors, is being celebrated by Hindu community in Pakistan and all over the world today. This colorful festival marks the arrival of the spring season that symbolize joy, renewal, as well as the victory of good over evil. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have both extended their warm wishes to Hindus on their religious event. In the message, President Zardari emphasized the importance of unity and paid tribute to Hindu community for their contributions in national development. Also See: Discovering the Ellora Caves: A Journey Through Time and Belief ...

Celebrating Nowruz: A Festival of Renewal

19Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture

Celebrating Nowruz: A Festival of Renewal

Millions around the world are ushering in the spring equinox with vibrant celebrations of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. This ancient festival, steeped in tradition and symbolism, marks a time of renewal and fresh beginnings. Nowruz is a special festival that marks the beginning of the new year on the Persian calendar. In Persian, Nowruz means "new day." It falls on the spring equinox, usually on March 21st, and it's celebrated in many countries with Persian cultural influence, like Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. Google launched a new doodle dedicated to this beautiful tradition. Nowruz has ancient roots in the Zoroastrian religion, practiced in Persia thousands of years ago. It is linked to spring's arrival and the vernal equinox. The festival symbolizes renewal ...

Chinese People Opt Tourism To Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024

13Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Global, Latest

Chinese People Opt Tourism To Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024

For many years, families in China stayed home for the Lunar New Year 2024, also called Spring Festival. But this year, something different is happening! Many people are packing their bags and heading out to explore new places instead. The number of people traveling during the Lunar New Year this year increased by over 100% compared to 2019! Chinese people are choosing to travel more during the Lunar New Year 2024, also known as the Spring Festival, which is the most important festival in China. Popular destinations include Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Kunming, and Harbin. People are choosing beaches, mountains, historical sites, and even international trips! Traditionally, families stay home during this time, but now many are going on trips. They're attracted by cultural events like la...

Discovering the Ellora Caves: A Journey Through Time and Belief

6Feb

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Culture, Latest

Discovering the Ellora Caves: A Journey Through Time and Belief

Tucked away in the hills of Maharashtra, India, lies a remarkable site that tells tales of ancient faith and craftsmanship - the Ellora Caves. These caves, numbering 34 in total and carved out of the rock between the 6th and 10th centuries AD, are a blend of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples and monasteries. Moreover, it showcases the rich diversity of religious beliefs in ancient India. The Ellora Caves are a complex of 34 ancient rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cave temples and monasteries located in the Maharashtra state of India. They are situated about 30 km northwest of the city of Aurangabad. However, the caves were carved out of the Charanandri Hills over several centuries. The time ranged from the 6th to 10th centuries AD. The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Sit...

Mesmerizing 1,500 Drones Spectacle Lights Up Shenzhen Sky

5Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Latest

Mesmerizing 1,500 Drones Spectacle Lights Up Shenzhen Sky

1,500 drones create stunning airborne dragons & other images. The Festival celebrates poet Qu Yuan with races & rice dumplings. Shenzhen leads in drone production, contributing to a $14 billion industry In a dazzling display to mark the beginning of China's Dragon Boat Festival, 1,500 drones took to the night sky over Shenzhen. It creates a stunning airborne dragon and other captivating images. The festival, commemorating the ancient poet Qu Yuan, typically involves dragon boat races and the enjoyment of sticky rice dumplings. On the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar, the synchronized drone show featured not only a dragon but also images of a whale, fish, dragon boat, eagle, and even the solar system, adding a magical touch to the celebration. AI expert...