The Islamic calendar month Muharram has begun in Australia, Saudi Arabia and across much of the world, with Pakistani and Indian Muslims to mark the new year of 1435 tomorrow.
Muharram signals start of new Islamic lunar year
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Diwali lights up the skies over South Asia
The skies over Chennai and other Indian metropolises will explode with colour today, as Diwali descends on the subcontinent.
Eid al-Adha celebrated by Muslims around the world
Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is being celebrated today and tomorrow by millions of Muslims around the world.
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.
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.
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.
Navratri kicks off across India and the world
Today is the first day of Navratri, the ten-day Hindu festival celebrated around India and the world.
The ghosts of Lahore’s Tarannum Cinema
Countless tales surround the history of Lahore’s former Tarannum Cinema, and it’s often difficult to separate fact from fiction. One story tells that it belonged to a beautiful young actress, whose rise and fall seemed to mirror that of Pakistan’s film industry…
Pakistan marks 65th anniversary of Jinnah’s passing
Pakistanis will today commemorate the sixty-fifth anniversary of the passing of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the nation.