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Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial: A Landscape of Remembrance
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Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial: A Landscape of Remembrance

A unique memorial in Berlin is paying tribute to the millions of Jewish people who lost their lives during the Holocaust. Peter Eisenman and Buro Happold designed the eccentric memorial. Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as Berlin's Holocaust Memorial, stands as a solemn reminder of one of history's darkest chapters. The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as Berlin's Holocaust Memorial, is a powerful and moving memorial in Berlin, Germany. Architect Peter Eisenman designed it to consist of a 19,000-square-meter site covered with 2,711 concrete slabs, or "stelae," arranged in a grid pattern on a sloping field. It stands as a symbol of the six million European Jews who perished under Adolf Hitler and the Nazis during World War II. These stark structu...
April Fools’ Day: A Day of Laughter, Pranks, and Fun Traditions!”
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April Fools’ Day: A Day of Laughter, Pranks, and Fun Traditions!”

Today is the world's prank day! Yes, it's April Fools' Day all over the world. So if someone calls you and makes some excuse for an 'emergency' don't fall for it. Be vigilant and make the most out of this fun and memorable day with your friends and family. Today marks the start of April, and you know what that means - it's April Fools' Day! This day isn't just about pulling pranks; it's also a time for laughter and creating fun memories with friends and family. April Fools' Day, celebrated on April 1st each year, is all about playing practical jokes and hoaxes on each other. From small tricks like putting salt instead of sugar in someone's coffee to elaborate schemes, people around the world come up with creative ways to fool their friends and loved ones. The most common prank is pu...
Hindus celebrate Holi on Monday; President, PM Extends Greetings
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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
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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
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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...