Indian Festival

  Raksha Bandhan – 9 August 2025 Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful Indian festival that celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. In 2025, this heartwarming festival will be observed on 9 August, bringing families together in love and tradition. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a sacred thread called a rakhi around their brothers' wrists. This thread symbolizes their love, prayers for their brothers’ well-being, and a promise from the brother to protect his sister in all circumstances. It is a day of affection, laughter, and exchange of sweets and gifts. Families begin preparations days in advance by purchasing rakhis, clothes, and sweets. On the day of the festival, sisters perform an aarti, apply tilak (a red mark on the forehead), and then tie the rakhi. In return, brothers give gifts and promise to stand by their sisters always. In modern times, Raksha Bandhan has grown to include relationships beyond blood ties. Friends, cousins, and even neighbors may exchange rakh...

 Muharram – 6 July 2025 I hope this letter finds you in good health and peace. Today, on 6th July 2025, we observe Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the most sacred months in Islam. This day carries immense spiritual and historical significance for Muslims around the world. Muharram is not only the beginning of a new Islamic year but also a time of deep reflection and mourning, especially for the events of the 10th day, known as Ashura. On this solemn day, we remember the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who stood against tyranny and injustice at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. His sacrifice is a timeless symbol of courage, faith, and resistance against oppression. While Muharram is sacred for all Muslims, the way it is observed varies. Many Sunni Muslims fast on Ashura to honor the day when Prophet Musa (Moses) and his people were saved from Pharaoh’s tyranny. Shia Muslims, on the other ha...

 Bakrid Festival 2025 Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is a significant Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It holds great religious and cultural importance and will be observed on June 7, 2025, based on the lunar Islamic calendar. The festival commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, Ismail (Ishmael), in obedience to God's command. However, as a sign of God's mercy, Ibrahim was provided a ram to sacrifice instead. This event signifies the virtues of faith, submission, and obedience to God. The Significance of Bakrid Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, coinciding with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. While the exact date varies each year, in 2025, the festival will be celebrated on June 7th. Muslims around the world commemorate this day by performing prayers, giving charity, and offering a sacrificial animal, typically ...

  Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti  in 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, 9 May . Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, also known as Rabindra Jayanti, is an annual cultural celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of one of India's greatest literary icons, Rabindranath Tagore. In 2025, Rabindra Jayanti will be observed on Friday, 9 May . This date corresponds to the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh , the day Tagore was born in 1861, according to the Bengali calendar. The celebration of Rabindra Jayanti is particularly significant in the Indian state of West Bengal and among Bengali communities across the world. Rabindranath Tagore was a polymath whose contributions span literature, music, art, philosophy, and education. He was the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems, "Gitanjali." Tagore's influence on Indian and global thought is profound; he reshaped Bengali literature and music and played a significa...

    April 6 (Sun): Rama Navami Rama Navami is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama , the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. It falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the Chaitra month (March–April) in the Hindu lunar calendar, which is also part of the spring festival of Chaitra Navratri . Significance Lord Rama is considered the symbol of truth, virtue, the ideal son, husband, and king. His life and journey are recorded in the epic Ramayana , composed by the sage Valmiki. Rama Navami marks the triumph of dharma (righteousness) over adharma (evil). Rituals and Celebrations Fasting : Devotees often observe a strict fast or a special diet. Prayer and Puja : Special prayers, readings from the Ramayana , and pujas are performed in homes and temples. Processions : Some places hold grand processions with an idol or picture of Rama, often with people dressed as Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. Temple Activities : Temples are de...