Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is being celebrated today and tomorrow by millions of Muslims around the world.
Eid al-Adha celebrated by Muslims around the world
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Tim Blight
Ayudha Puja celebrated today in Chennai
Ayudha Puja, the biggest event in the week of Navratri for most Tamil Hindus, is celebrated today in Chennai.
On your marks: Melbourne Marathon is today!
The Medibank Melbourne Marathon is to be held today, with several CBD and inner city streets closed for the annual event.
Bengalis to celebrate Durga Puja today
As the ten-day Hindu festival of Navratri reaches its climax, the biggest event in the Bengali calendar, Durga Puja, will bring a riot of colour and activity to temples around the world.
Melbourne Festival begins with Tanderrum and Creation in Fed Square
The Melbourne Festival is to open this evening with a free public theatre and music event in Federation Square.
Sawa 14 August offers entertainment with a dose of patriotism
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Eid announced for 15th October in Australia, 16th in South Asia
Eid ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, has been announced for the 15th October in Australia and the 16th October in Pakistan and India.
The Walled City of Lahore
Until recent years, Lahore’s spellbinding Walled City was a regular stop on the tourist trail between Europe and Asia – but times have sadly changed. Come and rediscover Lahore’s most vibrant district.