Tag: Religious Festivals
about 1 year ago
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When is the 10th of Muharram - key dates and fasting rules for Day of Ashura 2023

Worshippers are preparing for Ashura in the first month of Muharram - but when is the fasting and why does it happen

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over 1 year ago
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Lailat al Miraj 2023 date, meaning and celebrations for Night of Ascent

It's also called Shab e Miraj, Isra and Miraj, and the Prophet's Ascension - here's what it means and how it is celeb...

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about 2 years ago
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When is Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022 as Mawlid date of Muhammad's birthday announced

A moonsighting board convened in Birmingham to determine the UK date of Eid Milad Un Nabi for 2022

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about 2 years ago
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Muharram 2022 - when is the start of Islamic New Year and the Day of Ashura

It will soon be the end of the Islamic year 1443 as we move into 1444 - even though it's right in the middle of summe...

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about 2 years ago
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Eid al-Ghadir 2022 - date, meaning, celebrations for Event of Ghadir Khumm

There's a third Eid in the calendar that many people don't know about and it marks a key moment in Islamic history an...

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about 2 years ago
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When is Eid ul Adha 2023 - predicted date of next Festival of Sacrifice in 1444

Eid ul Adha falls within the same month as the Hajj pilgrimage

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over 2 years ago
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How many days is Eid ul Adha? Start and end dates for 2022 Festival of Sacrifice

Eid ul Adha 2022 was announced after a moonsighting determined the date of the new month of Dhul Hijjah but dates and...

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over 2 years ago
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Is it Eid ul Adha 2022 this weekend? Key days and dates in UK and around world

When Eid ul Adha will be in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, Turkey, India and elsewhere

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over 2 years ago
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Birmingham Eid ul Adha 2022 celebrations confirmed - date, time, what to expect

The biggest Eid events in Europe take place in Birmingham and have resumed since the lifting of Covid restrictions

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over 2 years ago
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Eid ul Adha 2022 moonsighting LIVE updates for UK, Saudi Arabia and rest of world

A verified sighting of the hilal (lunar crescent) will enable officials to determine the dates for the month of Dhul ...

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over 2 years ago
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Eid ul Adha 2022 update in Saudi Arabia over 'worrying' date to look for moon

We will soon know the date for this year's Eid ul Adha celebrations in Saudi Arabia and those who follow its declarat...

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over 2 years ago
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When is Eid ul Adha 2022 - moon-sighting forecasts for UK, Saudi Arabia, Morocco

Astronomers have looked at when the hilal (new moon crescent) will be seen to determine the start of Dhul Hijjah and ...

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over 2 years ago
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Eid 2022 events explained - key differences between Eid ul Adha and Eid ul Fitr

Another Eid event is coming and this is how it will be different from the celebrations held earlier in the year

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over 2 years ago
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Litha 2022 summer solstice rituals for Midsummer festival in pagan Wheel of the Year

When is Litha and what is it? It's time to make honey cake and buttermilk bread as modern Pagans and Wicca followers ...

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over 2 years ago
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What is Ramadan and why is it so important? Key facts about Islamic holy month

Everything you need to know as we head into Ramadan 2022

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over 2 years ago
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When is Vaisakhi 2022? Date and meaning of the Sikh festival

Cities across the world that have significant Sikh populations usually hold large public events to mark Vaisakhi

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over 2 years ago
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When is Shab e Barat 2022? Date and meaning for Blessed Night of Mid-Shaban

Shab e Barat 2022 is observed by Muslims across the world including in the UK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere -...

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over 2 years ago
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Prayer times for Birmingham - timetable for worship and how to face Mecca

Prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam

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over 2 years ago
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Shab e Miraj 2022: Date, significance and celebrations for Night of Ascent

Find out when Shab e Miraj will fall this year and what festivities will be taking place

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over 2 years ago
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When is Ramadan 2022? Expected dates for start and finish of Ramadan this year

Calendar predictions for the month of daily fasting

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almost 3 years ago
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When is Eid 2022? Expected dates for Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha

There are two main Eid celebrations in the Islamic calendar and these are the predicted dates for 2022

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almost 3 years ago
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Chinese New Year 2022 - all the key dates and what animal is representing it

When the celebrations will take place in 2022 and how the date is decided

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almost 3 years ago
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Islamic Calendar 2022 - All the dates of Muslim holidays, festivals and months

All the significant dates in the Muslim calendar for the Islamic year including Ramadan, Eid and the Hajj - when they...

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almost 3 years ago
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Diwali 2021 Festival of Lights begins - what each of the five days means

The significance of the five days of Diwali and when the main celebrations take place

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almost 3 years ago
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Thousands attend Milad celebrations in Birmingham in call for peace and unity

The annual gathering is usually held in Aston Park where it has become the largest Milad event in Europe

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almost 3 years ago
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Diwali 2021 to be celebrated with a night of Asian dance in Birmingham

The evening will mark a return to public celebrations for the Festival of Lights after lockdown overshadowed the even...

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almost 3 years ago
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What is Diwali and why is it celebrated? Origin and meaning of Festival of Lights

Millions of people around the world will be taking part in this important religious festival

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about 3 years ago
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When is Mawlid or Eid Milad Un Nabi 2021? Expected date of Muhammad's birthday

Observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the month of Rabi ul-Awwal is different for Sunni and S...

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about 3 years ago
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Chinese Mid Autumn Festival 2021 - where to watch the Birmingham celebrations

The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival used to take place at the Arcadian but will be different this year

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about 3 years ago
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When is Day of Ashura 2021? Fasting and prayers for 10th of Muharram

The first month of Islamic New Year is under way and worshippers are preparing for the Day of Ashura - but when is it...

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about 3 years ago
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Muharram 2021 - when does Islamic New Year start and what is date of Al-Hijra?

It will soon be the end of the Islamic year 1442

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about 3 years ago
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Eid al-Ghadir 2021 - date, meaning and celebrations for Event of Ghadir Khumm

There's a third Eid in the calendar that many people don't know about and it marks a key moment in Islamic history an...

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about 3 years ago
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What to put in an Eid card - Best messages and useful phrases

Some of the best phrases and messages that you can use to wish someone a Happy Eid ul Adha as celebrations go ahead t...

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about 3 years ago
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Eid ul Adha 2021 LIVE updates as celebrations to start - news, pictures, video

Latest updates as Eid ul Adha - also written Eid al-Adha - arrives in Birmingham, UK and around the world

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about 3 years ago
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Eid ul Adha 2021 - can you take part if you are vegan or vegetarian?

The Festival of the Sacrifice involves a ritual known as Qurbani - sacrificing an animal and sharing the meat - but w...

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about 3 years ago
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Eid ul Adha 2021 - all the rules for Birmingham's first Eid event in stadium

The Eid ul Adha festival falls just after Freedom Day lifts all remaining restrictions in England - so what does that...

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about 3 years ago
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Everything you need to know about the Day of Arafah 2021

The holiest day on the Islamic calendar is just around the corner, find out all you need to know about it here.

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about 3 years ago
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Eid ul Adha 2021 celebrations in Birmingham to include brand new stadium event

Eid ul Adha 2021 celebrations have been announced for Birmingham and for the first time there will be a special gathe...

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about 3 years ago
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Eid ul Adha 2021 dates in UK and around the world and why they are different

Eid ul Adha is set to fall on the following dates, depending on where you are and which moonsighting announcements yo...

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