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Story behind Eid-al-Adha Eid-al-Adha also called the “Feast of sacrifice” is celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year. In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid-al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. The word ‘Eid’ is found in  al-ma’ida , the fifth sura of the Quran meaning “Solemn Festival ”. On this day All Muslim families, friends even the enemies come together & celebrate. They make especial lunch and late breakfast. They wear neat and clean clothes & celebrate Eid-al-Adha by giving gifts to each other as a token of love. They help the poor by giving money, food, sweetmeats and clothes in the name of  zakath .   The story of Ibrahim’s sacrifice   There was a man named Ibrahim known for deep faith in God and God also had immense faith in him. Ibrahim and his wife Sarah did not have any children. So, god promised to both of them that he would soon bless them with a child. After many years when Ibrahim was 100 years old and his wife almost 90, God...

Raksha Bandhan  – Celebrating the sacred bond of brother and sister Raksha Bandhan , popularly known as rakhi, is a festival observed to  pay homage to the sacred and unconditional bond between brothers and sisters . Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means “the tie or knot of protection It’s an ancient Vedic festival which is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (August). Raksha Bandhan 2020 will be celebrated with zest and vigour on August 3 rd.   On this festival, as a ritual, a sister ties a colourful rakhi, a sacred thread that symbolizes love between siblings, around her brother’s wrist. The festival starts by performing traditional aarti and concludes with prayers for the well being (good health, prosperity and happiness). After the prayer, the sister applies a tilak, a colorful mark on the forehead of the brother. After that, the brother  vows to guide and protect her throughout the life  under all circum...