Faith
Eid-ul-Zuha, the Festival of Sacrifice (Bakrid), is one of the two major festivals of Muslims. It falls in the month of Zilhaj, the last month of Islamic calendar.Eid-ul-Zuha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (peace be upon him) willingness to sacrifice his son Hazrath Ismail on Allah’s command. Muslims believe that Allah wanted to test Prophet Ibrahim and directed him to sacrifice his son.It is during this period Muslims around the world undertake the annual Haj pilgrimage to the holy cities of
Faith
In his Kandar Alankaram, (verse 51), Arunagirinatha says that one should give food to the hungry, for this act will be of great help to the giver when his soul leaves the body. The journey to the other world is long, and if one has provided food to the needy, then this act of kindness will help during this journey, said R. Narayanan in a discourse. Thiruvalluvar says the ideal way to save one’s wealth, in such a way that it will serve one’s needs later in life, is to provide food to the
History & Culture
Manapad fishermen sail miniature boats to spread awareness on COVID-19
Akila Kannadasan Over 50 miniature country boats charged through the waves at the village, 60 kilometres from Tuticorin, navigated by fishermen, to spreading the message of physical distancing
Life & Style
This Rakshabandhan, sponsor artisan-made rakhis for Indian Army personnel
Deepa Alexander Habba’s ‘Jai Jawan. Jai Artisan’ initiative will send 1,00,000 rakhis to soldiers and help artisans affected by the pandemic