For over twenty years, Sardar Jitendar Singh and his family have upheld a unique tradition rooted in their faith. They organize an ‘Iftar Langar’, offering meals to impoverished Muslims throughout the month of Ramadan. Langar, a communal meal, is a longstanding tradition in Sikhism, practiced in Gurdwaras where everyone is treated equally. This principle dates…
Today, across Pakistan, Eidul Fitr is being celebrated with the usual excitement and passion. People gathered for congregational prayers throughout the country, marking the conclusion of the sacred month of Ramazan. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif extended their warm wishes to the nation and Muslims worldwide in individual messages on Wednesday,…
As Ramadan, the holy month, approaches its end, the federal government has declared holidays for Eid ul Fitr starting from April 10. According to the announcement made on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved holidays from April 10 (Wednesday) to April 13 (Saturday). The Met Office predicted on Monday that Eid ul Fitr’s first…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) suggests that the Shawwal moon, indicating the end of Ramazan, might appear on Tuesday, April 9, across Pakistan. According to PMD, we may see the Shawwal moon emerge on April 8 at 11:21 pm local time, with an age ranging between 19 to 20 hours by April 9. After sunset,…
Eid al-Fitr is a significant festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. In Pakistan, this joyous occasion is observed with great enthusiasm, with families coming together to share meals, exchange gifts, and offer prayers. However, one particular custom that has gained prominence in recent years is the…
The Saudi government is cautioning Muslims preparing for Umrah during Ramadan to be mindful of certain items during their journey. According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, there are items that pilgrims are not allowed to carry, including fireworks, laser devices, counterfeit currencies, and unregistered medicines. The ministry advises those planning to perform Umrah to…