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  • Procession of Silence to conclude this Holy Thursday in Avilés where the San Juan Evangelista Brotherhood came out despite the rain with the passage of the Third Word and the image of Veronica.

  • The procession of the Kiss of Judas is the first of those that take place this Holy Thursday in Avilés where the image of Judas's betrayal of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane is paraded.

  • People of Manipur celebrate Holi festival at Manipur Raj Bari, this holy place far from 120 km Kolkata. This colorful festival starts with offering to Lord Krishna. Dancing and singing are the interesting part of this festival.

  • Kolkata Holy festival celebrated in Manipur King palace (Raj Bari} in Nabadwip town near Kolkata.The main act of this festival is dance. All dance and musical performer are come from Manipur for celebrate Holy festival. The important thing is that all these residents of Manipur are Vaishnava's and devotees of Krishna.

  • Procession of Saint Peter with the images of Saint Peter the Apostle and Jesus tied to the column have walked through the rainy streets of Avilés on this Holy Tuesday.

  • Procession of Jesús Captivo with the image of Jesús de Medinacelli has gone out through the streets of Avilés on this Holy Monday.

  • Procession of the Borriquilla with the image of "Jesus entering Jerusalem" and the blessing of palms begins Holy Week 2024 in Avilés.

  • Via Crucis in Arzano province of Napoli.

  • President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, President of the Senate Ignazio La Russa, President of the Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana participated in the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Fosse Adeatine massacre by the Nazi-fascists which took place on the 24th March 1944

  • Devotees of Agarwal community participation in 'Shree Shyam Falgun Holy Dhwaja Nishan Shobha Yatra' in Bikaner.

  • Muay Thai students, Thais and foreigners Attend the ancient sacred ceremony The 16th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony will be held on March 17, 2024 at Wat Mahathat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya Province, thailand. which is away from Bangkok Go north for about 1 hour.

  • General Post Office buildings were illuminated on the eve of this month, Kolkata GPO is celebrating 250 years of establishment in Kolkata. Kolkata Hockey League champion East Bengal. They won the trophy after defeating Calcutta Customs Club 5-2 in the last match of the group stage on Friday. Although the last two years did not get success, this time East Bengal is the winner. They won all the matches in the group at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata.

  • Due to the impact of El Niño, Sitio Ibayo, San Mateo Rizal, is currently experiencing water shortages and drying of soil. (Photo: Edd Castro/ Pacific Press Agency)

  • Rajashtani Artist with long mustache poses for photos with a tourist after the arrival of Maharajas Express train, in Bikaner, Wednesday, March 6, 2024. DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

  • Union Minister of State (Ind. Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks during the inauguration of party office ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, in Bikaner on Friday

  • Presentation to the press of the exhibition "GIACOMO MATTEOTTI. Life and death of a father of democracy", at the Museum of Rome at Palazzo Braschi. The exhibition, curated by the Italian historian Mauro Canali, traces the life of the socialist leader, deputy and secretary of the Socialist Party Giacomo Matteotti, killed by the fascist regime on 10 June 1924, on the occasion of the centenary of his death

  • Demonstration through the streets of Gijón in favor of Palestine and calling for a ceasefire in Israel.

  • Beekeepers from all over Greece flooded the Syntagma square in Athens, claiming the vindication of the sector's demands. The demonstrators set up beehives in front of the parliament and with banners and slogans they demand solutions to the problems that "bring" beekeeping to its knees. The protestors had ask to put a stop to Greekization by separating imported from Greek honeys.They were also demanding interventions to reduce production costs, tax-free oil and a modification of the fire-fighting provision that prohibits the entry of beekeepers into the forests.

  • Athens, capital of Greece found itself in a rural cordon with dozens of tractors flooding the Syntagma square, outside the parliament, for the rural rally, which ended around 20:45. An estimated of 6,500 to 7,000 farmers and over 200 tractors participated in the rally. The participation exceeded the expectations of the farmers. The main demands of the farmers, were tax-free agricultural oil, cheap agricultural electricity, the suppression of Greekization of products, the subsidy for the purchase of fertilizers, animal feed and agricultural supplies, as well as the revision of the Common Agricultural Policy.

  • People mourn the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a memorial staged in front of the Russian Consulate in New York City on February 17, 2024.

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Gerapetritis has met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi.The two men after a meeting concernig the refugee issue had a signing ceremony of the Headquarters Agreement between Greece and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which will regulate the operation status of the Office of the High Commissioner in Greece.

  • In commemoration of the 152nd anniversary of the death of the martyr priest Father Gomez, Burgos and Zamora (GOMBURZA), The Gomburza group led by Running Priest, Fr. Robert Reyes held a Prayer Walk from Plaza Roma, Intramuros to Rizal Park to commemorate the sacrifice of the lives of the three martyred priests.

  • Thai-Chinese people and tourists wear red clothes, Light incense pay homage to sacred things. For prosperity in life and group of dancers men performs Lion Dance during Chinese New Year festival celebration, inside The Guangdong Shrine, Yaowarat (Chinatown) in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 10, 2024.

  • Chinatown ahead of the Chinese or Lunar New Year. As part of the upcoming celebration of the Chinese New Year, the tourists continue to flock to Chinatown, Binondo.

  • Yesterday, 6 February 2024, the reconstruction of the colossal statue of Constantine inside Villa Caffarilli in Rome was inaugurated. The statue, approximately 13 meters high, was created through innovative reconstruction techniques, starting from the original pieces from the 4th century AD. preserved in the Capitoline Museums

  • Shykh Zayd Mosque, or Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, is a magnificent Islamic architectural masterpiece located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country’s largest mosque and can accommodate more than 40,000 worshippers. It was built by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first president of the U.A.E., who is also buried in the mosque’s courtyard. The mosque features 82 domes, four minarets, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet and chandelier. It is open to visitors of all faiths and offers free guided tours, cultural activities, and a library.

  • Military forces are taking part in 76th Independence Day rehearsals in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on january 31st 2024. National Day, also known as Independence Day, is a Sri Lankan national holiday celebrated annually on February 4 to commemorate the country's political independence from British rule in 1948.

  • Seminar titled INTELLIGENZA ARTIFICIALE,SALUTE E CURA DEL CREATO promoted by the Catholic Press Union (Unione Stampa Cattolica) and the Order of Journalists of Campania (Ordine dei giornalisti della Campania) in collaboration with the Social Communications Office of the Diocese of Acerra (Ufficio comunicazioni sociali della diocesi di Acerra)

  • Bikaner Cabinet Minister as Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs Department In Government of Rajasthan Sumit Godara,Divisional Commissioner Urmila Rajoria, District Collector Bikaner Bhagwati Prasad Kalal, IG- Bikaner Om Prakash,SP Tejaswani Gautam and others Honour the People doing good work during the celebration of 75th Republic Day celebrations at Karni Singh Stadium in Bikaner.

  • Flag Hoisting at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Bikaner Territory by Puneesh Kumar Soti Territory Managerduring the celebration of 75th Republic Day.

  • There is debate among historians and archaeologists as to when and why the gate was built. But archaeologists believe that it was built during the Mughal period. According to “Dhaka Kosh” published by the Asiatic Society, Mir Jumla built the Dhaka Gate between the years 1660 and 1663 to mark the boundaries of Dhaka and protect it from enemy attacks by land. Mir Jumla was the Subedar (administrator in charge of various provinces of the Mughal empire) of Bengal during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Over the centuries, this gate has been transformed. After rebuilding it in 1825, British Magistrate Charles Dawes named it Ramna Gate. The gate was damaged during British rule as well as military rule in East Pakistan. On the other hand, the…

  • Bikaner Cabinet Minister as Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs Department In Government of Rajasthan Sumit Godara,Divisional Commissioner Urmila Rajoria, District Collector Bikaner Bhagwati Prasad Kalal, IG- Bikaner Om Prakash and others Honour the MD Shankar Kulariya of Padam Group doing good work during the celebration of 75th Republic Day celebrations at Karni Singh Stadium.

  • Rabbi Arthur Schneier attends United Nations Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in observance of the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, 27 January at UN Headquarters in New York

  • Presentation to the press of the exhibition “The words of hatred. The Roman Jews sold to the Nazis" at the Shoah Museum Foundation, on the occasion of Remembrance Day. Participating were the Councilor for Culture of Rome Capital Miguel Gotor, the Chief Rabbi of Rome Riccardo Di Segni, the President of the Jewish Community of Rome Victor Fadlun, the President of the Shoah Museum Foundation Mario Venezia and the Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano

  • BIKANER--22.1.2024 Devotees of Shree Ram Laxman Dussehra community during a religious procession during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Bikaner, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

  • The city of Badr is situated almost 130 kilometers from Madina. Badr is surrounded by a landscape of hot desert with steep hills, sand dunes as well. The place has a lot of significance in islam and Muslims. Initially badr was a part of the night journey from the coast of red sea along the convoy from Makkah to damascus. Back in the time the city was known for its wells too. On march 13, Battle of Badr took place under the command of prophet Muhammad, The last messenger of Islam. The battle is said as one of the greatest and most significant success in Islam.

  • The 53rd edition of The Statesman Vintage, Classic Car, and Two-Wheeler Rally transformed the streets of Kolkata into a vibrant time capsule on Sunday, as 132 meticulously restored automobiles, ranging from vintage cars to classic two-wheelers, paraded through the city. The rally, a celebration of automotive heritage, drew participants and spectators alike, with enthusiasts donning period and fancy dresses, adding an extra layer of charm to the event. The event highlighted not only the mechanical marvels of a bygone era but also the elegance and fashion that accompanied these timeless vehicles. The convoy, led by a majestic vintage car, embarked on a journey through the city, capturing the attention of onlookers as they marveled at the craftsmanship…

  • A major ski resort town in northern India has had to cancel reservations en masse due to the lowest winter snowfall in years, prompting worries of climate change impacting the region. Resorts in Gulmarg, Kashmir, were unable to open their ski slopes as the valleys received the lowest snowfall in seven years, leaving the area with only small patches of snow on the ground.

  • Celebrating San Mauro Abate with a procession on street city of Casoria in the province of Naples.

  • Protest in Rome in Piazza Cavour, in front of the Palace of Justice, organized by Pietro Orlandi to remember and ask for truth and justice for his sister Emanuela Orlandi, mysteriously disappeared on June 22, 1983.

  • Manila, Philippines: Hundreds of thousands of devotees joined the traslacion to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene

  • Thousands of devotees brave the rain to participate in the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene, which is held for the first time since 2020 when the COVID Pandemic struck.

  • Devotees of the Black Nazarene queue on the first Sunday of the year masses and for the eighth Novena mass in honor of the beloved Jesus Nazareno, at the Quiapo Church in Manila on January 7, 2024. The Entry point of the church for those who would be going for the novena masses is on the Quinta Market going to Plaza Miranda, and the exit point is on the Quezon Blvd and Carriedo side. The DOTr led the inspection of belongings for those who are entering the church.

  • EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson came in Athens in order to participate in a discussion concerning the event on "European Solutions to the Common Challenge of Migration". EU Commissioner has met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece George Gerapetritis,with Dimitris Kairidis Greek Minister of of Immigration and Asylum and with with Kyriakos Mitsotakis Prime Minister of Greece. The talks focused on the EU's relations with third countries, but also on the crisis in Gaza and its potential impact on the wider region, in the constructive cooperation between the Greek Government and the European Commission, in the improvement of the climate in Greek-Turkish relations and in the positive reflection this has on border control…

  • This morning, 8 January 2024, German artist Gunter Demnig placed new stolpersteine in Rome, in memory of the Jewish victims of the Shoah and the politically persecuted who lost their lives for their anti-fascist commitment. The first was placed at number 10 of via S. Maria del Pianto, in the Ghetto of Rome, in memory of the young Roman Jew Pacifico Di Consiglio who was captured at the age of 16 and killed in a sub-camp of Auschwitz

  • Mecca in Saudi Arabia is considered as the holiest city in Islam. It is almost 82 km from Jeddah. It is said to be the third most populated city in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh and Jiddah according to the reports. Muslims all over the world often visit for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage here. it is also the birthplace of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The place holds a special significance in Muslims. Mount Hira or "Gaar Hira" is just outside the city where Muslims believe the Quran was first revealed, Visiting Mecca for the Ḥajj is an obligation upon all able Muslims. The Great Mosque of Mecca widely known as the Masjid Haram is the actual direction of prayer for all the Muslims worldwide.

  • Epiphany Day, where Spanish children receive the gifts they left the night before HM The Three Wise Men of the East.

  • HM The Three Wise Men of the East made their appearance another year, on January 5th to greet the children and give them candy, before the night in which the toys they requested in the letters they sent days ago to the East will be distributed.

  • janatul Baqi, also called as the Garden of Heaven is the main cemetery which is located in Madinah. Jannatul baqi is having a special significance among the muslims as people who are buried here are many members of the Prophets close family. Around ten thousand of his companions which are Sahabah and many prominent and pious personalities. Janatul Baqi is the main cemetery in Madinah which is on the southeast of Masjid al-Nabwi.

  • More than a hundred children gathered at the doors of the Noreña FEVE station to receive HM The Three Wise Men, who will distribute gifts to all the children tonight to end Christmas.