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A Holiday Controversy In J&K And Omar Abdullah's Jibe At Lt Governor
It's an official holiday in Jammu and Kashmir today for Eid-e-Milad. But as per the lunar calendar, Milad is tomorrow (September 6). The decision to mark it today has triggered a massive controversy in the Union territory.
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Eid ul-Adha 2025: Will Bakrid Be Celebrated In India On June 6 Or 7?
According to the Islamic calendar, Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the lunar Hijri calendar.
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Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: Honouring The Unyielding Spirit Of A Rajput Legend
The day is marked by prayers, processions, and cultural events across Rajasthan and other parts of India, honouring Maharana Pratap's enduring legacy of self-respect, patriotism, and resilience.
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Year Of The Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It, And More
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: The Lunar New Year is widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities.
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Mark Your Calendars! The Next Blue Moon Arrives on May 31, 2026
The next Blue Moon is set to occur on May 31, 2026, offering a rare celestial event where a second full moon appears within a single calendar month. This type, known as a monthly Blue Moon, arises due to the 29.5-day lunar cycle misaligning with the Gregorian calendar. While the term suggests rarity, it has historical roots and does not mean the mo...
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Is Makar Sankranti 2024 On January 14 Or 15? Know The Correct Date
Makar Sankranti 2024 Date: Makar Sankranti is observed with various forms and unique rituals across different regions of the country.
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Why January 1 Is Considered A New Year?
At the time when Romans followed the lunar calendar, the new year began in March, the day the new consul assumed office.
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Chinese New Year 2023: 10 Facts About 'Year Of The Rabbit'
The Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year will begin on January 22, Sunday. According to the lunar calendar, each year is represented by a zodiac sign. The 2023 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Rabbit.
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Steam 2022 Sale Schedule Revealed, Annual Spring Sale Coming 2023
Steam Sale dates for autumn and winter 2022, and spring 2023 have been revealed in a Valve blog post. The company has included an annual Spring Sale in its seasonal calendar, which is scheduled to run from March 16–23, next year. The Spring sale will replace the Lunar New Year sale, due to scheduling issues that placed it too close to the Christm...
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From Total Lunar Eclipse to Jupiter-Mars Conjunction, Watch These Celestial Events in May
The May celestial calendar for looks exciting for skygazers. The month begins and ends with a couple of great planet-spotting opportunities and NASA has shared a full list of those events as part of its monthly, “What's Up” series. The agency called on all moon gazers to mark their calendars for the month's highlight: the next total lunar eclip...
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Gudi Padwa 2022: Check Date, Timings And Rituals
Gudi Padwa is a springtime celebration marking the start of the new year for the Marathi and Konkani Hindus. It's celebrated mainly in parts of Maharashtra and Goa on the first day of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu lunar calendar
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Happy Navratri 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Greetings, Messages, WhatsApp And Facebook Status You Can Share
Navratri is a festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. As per the Hindu calendar, Shardiya Navratri is celebrated in the lunar month of Ashwin. This year, it will commence on October 7 and will go on till October 15.
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Islamic New Year 2021: Date, History And Its Significance
Considered the second holiest month after Ramzan, Muharram -- also known as Muharram-ul-Haram -- is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar.
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Bhai Dooj 2020: Wishes Images, Messages, Status For WhatsApp and Facebook
Bhai Dooj, Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika, Bhai Phonta is a festival celebrated on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or of Shalivahan Shaka calendar month of Kartika. It is celebrated during the Diwali or Tihar festival and Holi festival. The celebrations of this day are similar to the festival of Rak...
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A Holiday Controversy In J&K And Omar Abdullah's Jibe At Lt Governor
It's an official holiday in Jammu and Kashmir today for Eid-e-Milad. But as per the lunar calendar, Milad is tomorrow (September 6). The decision to mark it today has triggered a massive controversy in the Union territory.
-
Eid ul-Adha 2025: Will Bakrid Be Celebrated In India On June 6 Or 7?
According to the Islamic calendar, Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the lunar Hijri calendar.
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Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: Honouring The Unyielding Spirit Of A Rajput Legend
The day is marked by prayers, processions, and cultural events across Rajasthan and other parts of India, honouring Maharana Pratap's enduring legacy of self-respect, patriotism, and resilience.
-
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Year Of The Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It, And More
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: The Lunar New Year is widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities.
-
Mark Your Calendars! The Next Blue Moon Arrives on May 31, 2026
The next Blue Moon is set to occur on May 31, 2026, offering a rare celestial event where a second full moon appears within a single calendar month. This type, known as a monthly Blue Moon, arises due to the 29.5-day lunar cycle misaligning with the Gregorian calendar. While the term suggests rarity, it has historical roots and does not mean the mo...
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Is Makar Sankranti 2024 On January 14 Or 15? Know The Correct Date
Makar Sankranti 2024 Date: Makar Sankranti is observed with various forms and unique rituals across different regions of the country.
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Why January 1 Is Considered A New Year?
At the time when Romans followed the lunar calendar, the new year began in March, the day the new consul assumed office.
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Chinese New Year 2023: 10 Facts About 'Year Of The Rabbit'
The Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year will begin on January 22, Sunday. According to the lunar calendar, each year is represented by a zodiac sign. The 2023 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Rabbit.
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Steam 2022 Sale Schedule Revealed, Annual Spring Sale Coming 2023
Steam Sale dates for autumn and winter 2022, and spring 2023 have been revealed in a Valve blog post. The company has included an annual Spring Sale in its seasonal calendar, which is scheduled to run from March 16–23, next year. The Spring sale will replace the Lunar New Year sale, due to scheduling issues that placed it too close to the Christm...
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From Total Lunar Eclipse to Jupiter-Mars Conjunction, Watch These Celestial Events in May
The May celestial calendar for looks exciting for skygazers. The month begins and ends with a couple of great planet-spotting opportunities and NASA has shared a full list of those events as part of its monthly, “What's Up” series. The agency called on all moon gazers to mark their calendars for the month's highlight: the next total lunar eclip...
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Gudi Padwa 2022: Check Date, Timings And Rituals
Gudi Padwa is a springtime celebration marking the start of the new year for the Marathi and Konkani Hindus. It's celebrated mainly in parts of Maharashtra and Goa on the first day of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu lunar calendar
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Happy Navratri 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Greetings, Messages, WhatsApp And Facebook Status You Can Share
Navratri is a festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. As per the Hindu calendar, Shardiya Navratri is celebrated in the lunar month of Ashwin. This year, it will commence on October 7 and will go on till October 15.
-
Islamic New Year 2021: Date, History And Its Significance
Considered the second holiest month after Ramzan, Muharram -- also known as Muharram-ul-Haram -- is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar.
-
Bhai Dooj 2020: Wishes Images, Messages, Status For WhatsApp and Facebook
Bhai Dooj, Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika, Bhai Phonta is a festival celebrated on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or of Shalivahan Shaka calendar month of Kartika. It is celebrated during the Diwali or Tihar festival and Holi festival. The celebrations of this day are similar to the festival of Rak...
