Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was celebrated across Kashmir on Friday with thousands of devotees thronging the Hazratbal shrine. Devotees offered prayers at the shrine, which houses the relics of the Prophet of Islam, as part of the celebrations, officials said. They said the holy relic of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was displayed by its custodian after the prayers.

Buddhist novice monks ride boats at Viharamahadevi Public Park in Colombo on September 29, 2023.

Devotees celeberate as they take idol of Lord Ganesh to an artificial pond to perform visarjan on the ocassion of Anant Chaturthi in New Delhi.

Muslim offer evening prayers in an illuminated mosque in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on September 27, 2023, ahead of celebrations on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Islam's Holy Prophet Muhammad.

In the heart of the older part of Kolkata (also known as North Kolkata) lies Kumortuli, a traditional potters colony that dates back to the 1700s. This area by the river Hooghly derives its name from the Bangla words 'kumor' (potter) and 'tuli' (locality). This is where the Durga idols for Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, get made, Kumortuli is a traditional potters' quarter in northern Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess. It not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them,The first step in making a Durga idol Making the foundation or skeleton structure, which is the 'kathamo'. This bamboo and wooden structure acts as a base to support the idol. The straw…

Devotees float a statue of Ganesha into the Chao Phraya River at Bhumibol Bridge, Rama 3 Road, on the last day of the 16th Shree Ganesha Festival in Bangkok, on September 24, 2023. organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Association Thailand.

In the heart of the older part of Kolkata (also known as North Kolkata) lies Kumortuli, a traditional potters&rsquo colony that dates back to the 1700s. This area by the river Hooghly derives its name from the Bangla words 'kumor' (potter) and 'tuli' (locality). This is where the Durga idols for Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, get made, Kumortuli is a traditional potters' quarter in northern Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess. It not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them,The first step in making a Durga idol Making the foundation or skeleton structure, which is the 'kathamo'. This bamboo and wooden structure acts as a base to support the idol. The straw…

A total of 15 boats took part in the boat race organized by Jamalpur Samity Dhaka in collaboration with Jamalpur Municipality and District Sports Association. Thousands of visitors from different districts, including Jamalpur-Sherpur, thronged to watch the traditional boat race held in the City's Chonkanda area. After a long time, hundreds of fishermen from 15 boats, including the tiger, golden boat, and diamond boat of Bengal, roared at the sound of the sound of the rhythm in the chest of the Brahmaputra. Thousands of visitors thronged the Banks of the Brahmaputra since morning to join the spectacular moment. The festival and culture of Bengali life have been lost day by day due to the rush of bad culture and the mechanical noise of the city.…

In the streets of the historic center there was the procession of the statue of the Holy Martyrs, Felice and Costanza, departing from the Church of the Body of Christ on September 22, 2023 in Pagani. Felice was a martyr, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. Constance was a martyr, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. Felice and Costanza were two Roman brothers martyred under Emperor Nerone. Their religious anniversary is September 22.

Devotees carry an idol of elephant-headed Hindu God Ganesha for immersion into the Ganges River during Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Kolkata. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha who is widely worshiped by Hindus as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.

Thousands of Muslims offered afternoon prayers and Khwaja Digar prayers which are a centuries old practice of Kashmiri Muslims every year, at the revered shrine of Hazrat Khawja Naqshband in downtown Srinagar.

Ganesh Chaturthi (guh-NESH cha-TUR-thee) is a festival that pays homage to Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, and celebrates the day of his birth. Many recognize that Lord Ganesh brings order in this universe and worship him before embarking on a new endeavor, intellectual journey, or business enterprise. Therefore, it is common to see images or statues of him in these places. One of Hinduism’s most revered personalities, Ganesha is widely recognized for having the head of an elephant and is the son of Shiva (the God of Transformation) and his wife Parvati. Every year, his birth is celebrated with a 10-day festival, during which four main rituals, namely Prana Pratishta, Shodashopachara, Uttarpuja, and Ganpati Visarjan are performed.…

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas and Gopi Thakkar, President of Ganesh Bhakti Mandal in front of an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Lord Ganesha during the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival in Kolkata.

Mid-day meal scheme is a school meal program of the Government of India designed to better the nutritional standing of school-age children nationwide. Here in the India-Bangladesh border side rural school students eat rice with soybean which is given to them at mid-day, and at the end of the meal they wash their hands and own dishes by pressing the tubules, sometimes their teachers help them to understand the concept of sanitization in children from a young age at Nabin Nagar, West Bengal, India on 15/09/2023. Mid Day Meal Scheme was started in India on 15th August 1995 under the name of ‘National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)’. In October 2007, NP-NSPE was renamed as ‘National Programme of Mid Day Meal in…

An antique sculpture of Lord Buddha (head portion) was found under the earth in the village Dhanki, Manbazar, Purulia, West Bengal recently on 31st July, 2023 It is a very rare late Gupta and early Pala period (1200-1300 years old) granite sculpture of 12 cm height approximately 1.5 kg weight of Lord Buddha (accession number: MUS-337), with open leap and smile and having dreadlocks apparently looking the same as Sarnath School of Art. Finding the same in Purulia is very significant. This Sculpture of Lord Buddha is being shown at a press conference at the New Secretariat Building, Kolkata.

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Less than a week after notifying the State Education Policy 2023, the West Bengal government on Saturday made it public. Where it has continued with the prevailing 5+4+2+2 pattern for school education. At the primary level, the education policy also recommended that 'Bangla' language as a subject may be introduced from Class I to Class XII for students of other mediums of instruction, but not as the first language. The only change suggested in the structure is the inclusion of the first two years of early years of education at Anganwadi Centre. This would be followed by one year of pre-primary at a government or private pre-primary school. Here in India- Bangladesh border side rural school A teacher is trying to explain to his class of pre-primary…

Hundreds of people rally and march across of Brooklyn Bridge in New York on one year anniversary of murder of Mahsa Jina Amini in Iran after arrest for allegedly not wearing the hijab.

On the evening of Friday, September 15, 2023 in Pagani , at the Church of the Most Holy Virgin of Sorrows , celebrations were held in honor of the Most Holy Virgin of Sorrows, with the Celebration presided by the Bishop of Nocera-Sarno , His Excellency , Giuseppe Giudice. The participation of the faithful and religious is considerable . Present are the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus , Blessed Thomas Mary Fusco , and the confreres and sisters of the Confraternity Mary of Sorrows.Our Lady of Sorrows (or Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Sorrows), in Latin Mater Dolorosa, is a title with which Mary, the mother of Jesus, is often called and invoked by Christians. The title is based on some moments in Mary’s life described in the gospels.

Indian laborers manually transport a 17-foot high idol of Hindu goddess Ganesha ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival at Kumartuli or potters' place in Kolkata

In the town of the province of Salerno there is the Sanctuary of the Infant Jesus of Praga located inside the Church of Santa Maria della Purità. Only sanctuary dedicated to him in southern Italy. Only one other sanctuary exists in Italy and is located in Genova.The Child Jesus of Praga is a wooden statuette, covered with wax, preserved inside the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Praga. In the city of Pagani there is the cult for almost a hundred years. A procession of faithful leads through the streets of the historic center the statue of the Baby Jesus.

Devotees perform ''Abhishek'' on the idol of Lord Krishna and Radha at ISKCON Temple during Janmashtami celebrations, in Bikaner.

Indian Hindu participating in the Hindu religious procession, commemorating the Janmashtami festival on September 7, 2022 in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir, India. Janmashtami, a Hindu festival, is marked by fasting, communal singing, prayers, and the sharing of special dishes. It's a time of spiritual reflection and communal celebration for Hindu devotees. Around 200,000 Kashmiri Pandits fled the Kashmir Valley in the early 1990s due to an insurgency against Indian rule. Most resettled in Jammu, a Hindu-majority city. Police say militants are attacking Pandits who returned as part of various rehabilitation schemes launched by the government.

Brij Misthan Bhandar arrange 56 bhog special plate Prasada on the occasion of Janmashtami festival in Bikaner.

Indian child dressed as the Hindu god Lord Krishna while participating in a competition during celebrations for the Janmashtami festival at a temple in Kolkata. The Hindu festival Janmashtami which falls on September 6, 2023 marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Krishna. Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most popular festivals widely celebrated by Hindus across India and other countries.

Dhaka, September 6, 2023 – Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, was celebrated across the country on Wednesday with processions, discussion meetings, recitation of Shrimad Bhagat, evening aarti, kirtan, cultural programs, theme-based seminars, and other programs. On this day, the traditional religion celebrated the day with the belief that Shri Krishna appeared on earth by lighting the house of Mother Devaki and Baba Basudev in the Kangs jail in Mathura to suppress evil and nurture discipline. The procession started from Dhakeshwari Temple at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday to mark the day. The procession passed through Palashi Mor, Jagannath Hall, Central Shaheed Minar, Doyel Chattar, High Court, Bangabazar, Nagar Bhaban, Golapshah Shrine,…

Pakistani Shia Muslims participate in a religious procession in Islamabad. Pakistani Shia Muslims held religious processions across the country on the 40th day of mourning following the death anniversary of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, along with his close relatives and supporters at the Battle of Karbala in modern-day Iraq in 680 AD.

Mother Teresa, a name synonymous with compassion and selfless service, is being remembered and celebrated today on her death anniversary, September 5. Her life was a testament to the power of love and compassion. Her journey from a small town in the Balkans to the heart of India’s slums is a remarkable story of dedication and selflessness. She passed away on September 5, 1997, at the age of 87. She was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2016. Born in a family of ethnic Albanians in Skopje in 1910, Teresa left her home at the age of 18 and later joined the ‘Sisters of Loreto’ located in Ireland’s Rathfarnham. Mother Teresa, whose actual name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, moved to India in the late 1920s and taught history and geography…

The authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir for the first time in over three decades allowed the processions from the City Centre Srinagar on 8th Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The Muharram processions were banned from the City Centre in 1989 at the outbreak of armed insurgency in the region although Shiites used to bring out processions within localities and in the peripheries.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot during his visit to an Inflation Relief Camp in Phalodi district.

Youth watch the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at Mobile phone in Bikaner.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organizes Public open house event the Bangkok Thailand Temple, in New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan Ratchathewi District, the first temple of its kind in Thailand and the third in Southeast Asia. After the open house ends Then, temples are dedicated for access only to Church members.

Social worker Meena Asopa ties ‘Rakhi’ on the wrist of DIG BSF Pushpendra Singh on the occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’ in Bikaner

A BSF woman personnel ties a Rakhi on the wrist of a BSF personnel on Raksha Bandhan in Bikaner

Indian sex workers celebrates the Raksha Bandhan festival at the Asia biggest Red Light area 'Sonagachi" in Kolkata. Raksha Bandhan or simply Rakhi is a Hindu festival, celebrated in many parts of India.

Devotees attend at the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Headquarter celebrates the 39th Jhulan Yatra (Swing festival) festival at the Mayapur Iskcon Temple campus area at Nadia district, West Bengal.

Devotees attend a special prayer to mark the 113th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa at the Mother House.

The administrative and coordination meeting that was held by the Govt. of West Bengal and the Durga puja organisers of the forthcoming Durga puja and other autumn festivals in West Bengal. Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, Govt. of West Bengal, presided over the function where various facilities were announced by herself for the benefit of the festivals.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee at the Imam and Muezzin Conference in Kolkata Netaji Indoor Stadium.

Meeting of the imams and muezzins of Bengal. It concerns issues of imams, muezzins, and of the Muslim community. This is the second time in past twelve years during Mamata Banerjee lead Trinamool Congress Government in the state of West Bengal.

Snake charmers performing Jhapan rituals in rural Jharkhand during Mansa Puja in East Singhbhum district.

Believers pay homage to a large sculpture of Kru Kai Kaew installed in front of The Bazaar Ratchadaphisek Hotel, beside the Ratchada-Ladprao intersection. After being in the news during the invitation to be installed in front of the hotel, the sculpture was stuck under the overpass area, unable to pass because of the height that caused heavy traffic jams on Ratchadapisek Road that day. Make it known and have believers come to worship for good luck and fortune in work and life. While some people viewed it as being superstitious and wrong from true Buddhism because Kru Kai Kaew was half beast and half demon.

Sindhi Lord Jhulelal decorated with 180 kg vegetables during Chaliho festival at Jhulelal temple in Beawar. Tomato, potato, capsicum, cauliflower, cabbage, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, brinjal, lemon, ladyfinger are used in the decoration of God.

Minister of Sanskrit education of Rajasthan Dr. B.D. Kalla, Divisional Commissioner Urmila Rajoriya, District Collector Bikaner Bhagwati Prasad Kalal, IG- Bikaner Om Prakash,Superintendent Of Police Bikaner Tejaswani Gautam and others Honour the People for doing good work during the celebration of 77th Independence Day at Karni Singh Stadium in Bikaner.

Rajasthan Education Minister Dr. Bulaki Das Kalla speaks during 77th Independence Day in celebration at Karni Singh Stadium.

People are celebrating India's Independence Day in Kolkata.

School students with tri-colour painted faces pose for a picture as they prepare for Independence Day celebrations, in Bikaner.

BJP Mahila Morcha supporters take part in ''Tiranga Yatra'' organised as a part of ''Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'' celebrations ahead of Independence Day in Bikaner.

Members of Ram Lal Suraj Devi Ranka Trust distribute 21,000 flags to create awareness of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign ahead of 76th Independence Day in Bikaner.