‘Independence Day’ (Urdu: “یوم آزادی” Yaum-e Āzādī), observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan, commemorating the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign nation, following the end of the British Raj in 1947. Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement; the Pakistan Movement aimed for creation of an independent Muslim state by division of the north-western region of the South Asia and was led…
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Baitul Aman Masjid (Mosque) in Barisal – Bangladesh (Photos)
The most beautiful Masjid in Bangladesh, situated in Barisal. The masjid was built 20 kms away from Barisal in a place called Ujirpur. It is supposed that it took 210 million tk to build this masjid. This masjid is outstanding to look at, the best equipments have been used, it is well decorated with lights, frames, it has speakers of BOSE, so the Azan is very melodius. The area is huge with a Madrasa, Eidgah,…
Read MoreTop 5 Largest Masjids (Mosques) in India (with Photos)
There are many masjids in India famous for their architectural beauty, design and the number of devotees they draw. Kerala has the first masjid in India known as Cheraman Juma Masjid and now it will have the India’s largest masjid’s as well at Kozhikode. Other famous Masjid in India are Moti Masjid Agra, Jama Masjid Fatehpur Sikri, Babri Mosque and Tipu Sultan Masjid. Jama Masjid – Delhi The largest and best known masjid in India…
Read More10 Famous Masjids (Mosques) in Pakistan
1.Shah Faisal Masjid The Faisal Masjid is the largest Masjid in Pakistan, located in Islamabad. Completed in 1986, it was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay to be shaped like a desert Bedouin’s tent. Unlike traditional masjid design, it lacks a dome. The minarets borrow their design from Turkish tradition and are thin and pencil like. The Masjid is named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, who supported and financed the…
Read MoreSome Basic Facts About Taraweeh (Tarawih) Prayer
Tarawih (Taraweeh) refers to extra prayers performed by Muslims at night in the Islamic month of Ramadan. Contrary to popular belief, they are not compulsory. However, many Muslims pray these prayers in the night during Ramadan. Some scholars maintain that Tarawih is neither farz nor a Sunnah but Sunnah Muakkadah (Emphasized practice of Hazrat Mohammed ) Allah Taa’la has blessed the Muslims with a very sacred and blessed month in which all rewards are multiplied,…
Read MoreHealthy Ramadan Meal Plan
These healthy meal ideas will give you a varied and balanced diet during Ramadan. They include ingredients from the five major food groups. The meal plan has been written by medical experts in consultation with Islamic scholars. Fluids (water and juices) and dates should be added to each Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (dinner – the meal that ends the day’s fast). The fast is broken with dates, followed by dinner. Suhoor Option 1: a…
Read More10 Most Beautiful Mosques (Masjids) in the World
Mosque (Masjid) is a Holy place for Muslims. It is a place for worship for all the followers of Islam. Mosque is the place where all the Muslims of the community come together and have their prayers. Mosques or Masjids are fine examples of excellent architecture of Islam and Muslims. Beautiful mosques are found all around the globe, with the spread of the Islamic empire throughout the World. Islam has taken its fine culture and…
Read MoreGuide to Healthy Fasting During Ramadan
Don’t break your fast with a feast or you may put on weight instead of losing it. If you are not careful, food eaten during the pre-dawn and dusk meals can cause some weight gain. Dr. says feasting during the non-fasting hours can be unhealthy. He recommends approaching the fast with discipline, or an opportunity to lose weight and be healthier could be wasted. “The underlying message behind Ramadan is self-discipline and self-control,” he says….
Read More10 Benefits of Fasting That Will Surprise You
Starvation literally means starvation. It doesn’t mean skipping a meal or not eating for 24 hours. Or not eating for three days even. The belief that meal skipping or short-term fasting causes “starvation mode” is so completely ridiculous and absurd that it makes me want to jump out the window. – Martin Berkhan Is it a good thing to ‘starve’ yourself each day, or a few days of the week? Well, a tonne of evidence…
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