The Islamic New Year is based on the lunar system unlike the Gregorian New Year, which is based on the solar system. Islamic Hijri months also have either 29 or 30 days.
Tag: Festival Events
Onam 2019: Wishes, quotes, messages and wallpapers to send on the harvest festival
On the auspicious festival of Onam, here are the quotes, wishes, messages, and wallpapers to send on the festival
Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Wishes, messages, quotes and wallpapers to send on the auspicious festival
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, here are quotes, wishes, messages, wallpapers to send
Hartalika Teej 2019: Date, time, significance and celebration of the festival for married women
As the festival approaches, here’s looking at significance and celebration of Hartalika Teej
Islamic New Year 2019: Date, time and significance of Hijri New Year
Islamic New Year is also known as Arabic New Year or Hijri New year
Shailendra Birth Anniversary: 5 popular songs penned by the renowned lyricist of Bollywood
On the 96th birth anniversary of Shailendra, here’s looking at 5 popular songs penned by the renowned lyricist of Bollywood
Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Ganpati Bappa Mehndi designs and Indian henna designs to flaunt on the festival
To celebrate this vibrant festival, here’s a collection of Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 special mehndi designs
Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Date, significance, puja timings and everything about the festival
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.
Telugu Language Day: Significance, history of the day dedicated to South Indian language
Telugu Language Day falls on August 29 because on this day prominent Telugu writer, Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy was born
Muharram 2019: Date, moon sighting and significance of the first month of Islamic calendar
The tenth day of Muharram is known as the Day of Ashura, part of the mourning of Muharram for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims
National Sports Day: Remembering Major Dhyan Chand Singh on birth anniversary
To mark Major Dhyanchand Singh birthday, August 29 is celebrated as National Sports Day
Onam 2019: Date, significance and celebrations related to harvest festival of Kerala
The festival of Onam begins on the day known as Atham and carries on till the 10th day known as Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam
Firaq Gorakhpuri Birth Anniversary: 5 famous poetries by the contemporary Urdu poet
On Firaq Gorakhpuri birth anniversary, here are few of his famous poetries!
Paryushana Parva 2019: Date, history, significance and everything about the Jain festival
It is an eight-day festival which is celebrated during Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month as per the traditional calendar
Remembering legendary filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee on death anniversary
On Hrishikesh Mukherjee death anniversary here’s looking at some facts about the filmmaker
Aja Ekadashi 2019: Date, time and significance of Ananda Ekadashi
Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe a fast on this day. This Ekadashi falls in the month of Bhadrapada during the Krishna Paksha
Women’s Equality Day 2019: Significance, history and celebration of the day
In 1857, the amendment was first introduced in 1878 and Women Equality Day was celebrated in 1973 for the first time
Kalyanji death anniversary: Lesser known facts about the legendary music composer
On Kalyanji 19th death anniversary, here’s looking at facts about his life and career
Janmashtami 2019: Wishes, quotes, messages and wallpapers to send on the auspicious festival
On the auspicious festival of Janmashtami, here are wishes, quotes, messages and wallpapers to send
Dahi Handi 2019: Date, tradition and celebrations related to Krishna Janmashtami
Dahi Handi is observed next day after Janamasthmi and it is known as Gokulashtami
Janmashtami Special 2019: Here are 5 Bollywood songs to enjoy on the festival
On Janmashtami, here are the 5 Bollywood songs that will help you enjoy the festive vibes
National Radio Day 2019: Significance, celebration of the day to recognize invention of radio
National Radio Day celebrates the news, information, music, and stories carried across the airwaves
NR Narayana Murthy’s birthday: Lesser-known facts about the ‘Father of Indian IT Sector’
On NR Narayana Murthy’s birthday today here’s looking at lesser-known facts about the ‘Father of Indian IT Sector!
Remembering BKS Iyengar: Lesser known facts about ‘The Father of Modern Yoga’
On BKS Iyengar 5th death anniversary, we bring to you some lesser-known facts about the yoga guru!
Sadbhavana Diwas 2019: Date, significance and celebration of 75th Birth Anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi
Every year on August 20, Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated by Congress in order to encourage national integration, peace, love, affection, and communal harmony among the Indian people of all religion.