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The rhythm of religious calendars: finding hope in shared traditions
With Easter upon us, we recall that Holy Week was turned upside down by the Covid lockdown 5 years ago. In his column, ...
King Charles issues Easter message praising Judaism and Islam, ‘There are three virtues that the world still needs…’
King Charles issued an Easter message ahead of his Maundy Thursday outing with Queen Camilla at Durham Cathedral.
Halkhata: An Obligation to Old Dhaka Businessmen to Preserve Tradition
Despite these challenges, the gold traders of Old Dhaka’s Tanti Bazar, Laxmi Bazar, and Shankhari Bazar continue to celebrate Halkhata with dedication. This year, they have announced that they will ...
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Nawshaba’s ‘Together We Can’ celebrates Biju and Bengali New Year
Directed conceptually by actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, the shoot masterfully intertwines the joyous rituals of Biju and ...
April’s Pink Moon to dazzle skies: When, where and how to see micromoon and why it looks tiny— check here
Pink Moon, also called the Paschal Moon, will rise on April 12–13. It marks spring’s first full moon and determines Easter’s ...
Eid in Washington: Steps toward inclusion and equity | Opinion
As Muslim Americans, we know when Christmas is. Yet, when Eid arrives, many of us must choose between religious obligations ...