The Hindu Festival of Lights referred as Diwali Festival is an annual celebration in autumn. The five-day brightly-lit festivities around the world start on Thursday, 19th October this year, according … [Read more...] about The Triumph Over Darkness: Diwali Festival 2017
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Eid Mubarak to All Our Muslim Friends!
The month-long Ramadan ends on the next citing of the new moon predicted in the evening of 25th June. This officially starts Eid al-Fitr, which means festival of the breaking of the fast, also the … [Read more...] about Eid Mubarak to All Our Muslim Friends!
Summer Solstice, the Hottest Day of the Year 2017
Summer Solstice is here, which marks the longest day of the year for countries in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun rose at around 4:40 this morning and will set at 9:20 in Britain tonight. It is … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice, the Hottest Day of the Year 2017
When is the Beginning of Ramadan 2017?
The world's 1.6 billion Muslims, including 2.8 million in the UK, gear up for the start of Ramadan. The new moon is expected to be seen tonight, 26th May, which will be the official start of Ramadan. … [Read more...] about When is the Beginning of Ramadan 2017?
Essay Writer Wishes Everyone a Happy Easter!
Cute bunnies and colourful eggs are usually the commercialised symbols often associated with Easter. For Christians, Easter Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. … [Read more...] about Essay Writer Wishes Everyone a Happy Easter!
The Significance of Good Friday and Holy Week
Good Friday, also referred as Holy Friday, falls on 14th April this year, which is a bank holiday in the UK. It signifies the start of the Easter long weekend that ends on Easter Monday, also a bank … [Read more...] about The Significance of Good Friday and Holy Week
St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrating Ireland’s Patron Saint
Prepare your green and Shamrock outfits and turn your festivity mode on to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, 17th March. This religious and cultural celebration is observed worldwide, especially in … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrating Ireland’s Patron Saint
Celebrating St. David’s Day, Wales’ National Holiday
Be joyful, and keep your faith and your creed. Do the little things that you have seen me do and heard about. I will walk the path that our fathers have trod before us. –St. David 1st March marks … [Read more...] about Celebrating St. David’s Day, Wales’ National Holiday
Latest Anti-Semitism Incidents in UK Campuses Raise Concerns
Spring break is over and as the term resumes, we would like to discuss a very important issue today. There has been a rise in targeting Jewish students in various UK university campuses within the … [Read more...] about Latest Anti-Semitism Incidents in UK Campuses Raise Concerns
Essay Writer Wishes You a Merry Christmas!
"In the eyes of children we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts we find its meaning.” - Thomas Leland The most wonderful time of the year is finally here. Children and adults alike could … [Read more...] about Essay Writer Wishes You a Merry Christmas!
Hanukkah Coincides with Christmas this Year
For the first time since 2005, the first night of Hanukkah will coincide with Christmas this year. The only difference is that more than a decade ago, the Jewish holiday started on Christmas Day, 25th … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Coincides with Christmas this Year
Commemorating Hijri or Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, falls on 2nd October this year. Muslims worldwide commemorate their second holiest month, next only to Ramadan. Despite this, this is considered a … [Read more...] about Commemorating Hijri or Islamic New Year