fast and they have their meal only at night. It is celebrated on the first day of the tenth lunar month of the Islamic calendar. Fitr is said to be derived from the word Tatar’ which means ’breaking’ or ’fitrah’ meaning alms. It is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing. Family get-togethers and feasts are the major highlights of the celebrations of Id-ul-Fitr. People exchange greetings ’Id Mubarak’. Traditionally‚ ’Idi’ in the form of presents of money and gifts are given to the youngsters by
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birth of God or heroes. Some are dedicated to important events in Hindu mythology. Many are dedicated toShiva and Parvati‚ Vishnu and Lakshmi and Brahma and Saraswati[1] A festival may be observed with acts of worship‚ offerings to deities‚ fasting‚ feasting‚ vigil‚ rituals‚ fairs‚ charity‚ celebrations‚ Puja‚ Homa‚ aarti etc. They celebrate individual and community life of Hindus without distinction of caste‚ gender or class. ’Utsava’ is the Sanskrit word for Hindu festivals‚ meaning ’to cause
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celebrated in the year 1621 near Plymouth‚ Massachusetts‚ with a feast following the Pilgrims first harvest. However‚ the feast was never repeated. In fact‚ the devoutly religious Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving thereafter‚ not with feasting‚ but with praying and fasting. Today Thanksgiving has too many‚ not only a time to give thanks‚ but to celebrate with food‚ family‚ football‚ shopping and parades. I love the Thanksgiving holiday. In my family‚ it considered a time for friends and relatives
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims. Hari Raya literally means ‘celebration day’‚ and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the day that marks the end ofRamadan‚ the Islamic holy month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is considered one of the two most important celebrations for Muslims‚ the other being Hari Raya Haji – the festival of Abraham’s sacrifice. Hari Raya is one of the biggest holidays in Malaysia‚ and many Muslims (and even non-Muslims) return to their family
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story about three siblings and their different ways of life in Calcutta. Her novel "Fire on the Mountain" (1977) won the Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize. Anita Desai’s other works include "Clear Light of Day" (1980)‚ "In Custody" (1984) and "Fasting‚ Feasting" (1999)‚ each of which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. "In Custody" was made into a film by Merchant Ivory productions. Her children’s book "The Village by the Sea" (1982)‚ won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award. Anita Desai’s most recent
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multi-ethnic groups are held in various states. Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Hari Raya Puasa (or Hari Raya Aidil Fitri) falls on the first day of the Muslim month of Syawal and is a joyous occasions for all Muslims. It marks the successful observance of fasting throughout the month of Ramadhan - the tenth month of the Muslim calendar. The celebration is determined by sighting of the new moon. After morning prayers at the mosque followed by visits to the graves of family members to pay respects. Open house
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halls are crowded; Fast‚ and the world goes by.” (Wilcox). In this example‚ the readers can clearly imagine this event taking place. In addition‚ the readers can visualize a person feasting‚ while a large delighted crowd joins‚ crowding there halls. Consequently‚ the readers can picture a lonesome person fasting; however‚ no one accompanies them‚ as the world goes by. Since the reader can envision the situations in the poem‚ there is a realistic tone‚ and the readers can distinguish the variety
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Diet Chart Ideal body Weight: Height (Cms) -100 A person with IBW should have 2000 Kcal/Day A person below IBW (like me) can have 2500Kcal/day A person above ideal body weigh should have 1200-1500 Kcal /Day 1 gm of Carb n proteins give 4 cal 1 gm of Fats/Oils gives 9 cal/day So‚ Breakfast: 2-3 Idlis + ½ small cup of Chutney (Avoid coconut) or Sambar or Rasam Sambar is better than chutney‚ rasam better than Sambar Or 2-3 Home made Dosas without Oil + Same As Above Or 2-3 Phulkas + Same as above
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Muslim festivals which are celebrated in India are Muharram and Id-ul- Fitr. Muharram commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain‚ Prophet Muhammad’s grandson‚ while Id-ul-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramzan‚ the Muslim month of prayer and fasting. It is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing. The main Christian festivals are Christmas and Easter. Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ‚ the founder of Christianity. Easter commemorates his death and resurrection. Both festivals are characterised by joy
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Shrove Tuesday‚ Pancake Tuesday‚ Fat Tuesday‚ (or in French‚ it’s Mardi Gras)‚ and Carnival. Whatever one calls it‚ it adds up to a day‚ for some‚ of pure debauchery. For most‚ it’s a day marked by parades‚ costumes‚ gatherings‚ dancing‚ and lots of feasting. (Coming from someone who while in college experienced Canal and Bourbon Streets and the French Quarter during this celebration that could be putting it mildly.) It’s the day before the solidarity act of “giving up” as on Ash Wednesday the 40-day
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