Ramadan begins amid prayers in Kashmir
July 21st, 2012 - 12:12 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) The holy month of Ramadan began Saturday with thousands of Muslims across Jammu and Kashmir thronging mosques to offer early morning prayers.Shoppers busied themselves since morning ... Read more...
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Ramadan likely to begin July 21: Official
July 5th, 2012 - 5:39 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 4 (IANS/WAM) Most Islamic countries may begin the holy month of Ramadan July 21, after the sighting of the crescent moon, the Islamic Crescent Observation Project (ICOP) ... Read more...
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Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr dates forecast in UAE
May 12th, 2012 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Sharjah, May 11 (IANS/WAM) An astronomer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forecast the dates for the beginning of the Muslim holy month of fasting and for the celebration ... Read more...
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Celestial treat on R-Day
January 25th, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Sky gazers can look forward to a celestial treat on the evening of Republic Day Thursday, with a conjunction of the Moon and Venus providing ... Read more...
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Venezuelan singer grateful to Emilio Estefan
November 5th, 2011 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
Miami, Nov 5 (IANS/EFE) Norka is living her dream of being a singer thanks to producer Emilio Estefan, the man behind the impending release of her debut CD, "Milagro".It ... Read more...
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Day one at IIJW ends in style with ‘Jewels of Falaknuma’
August 1st, 2011 - 2:22 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Jewellery brand Tanishq brought the curtains down on the first day of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) with an astounding collection called "Jewels of Falaknuma" ... Read more...
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Imam demands Islamic crescent moon symbol on Russian emblem
May 1st, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
Moscow, May 1 (ANI): A top imam has called for the addition of the Islamic crescent moon symbol on the Russian emblem."We are asking for one of the heads (of the Russian ... Read more...
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2,100-yr-old Greek coin offers insights into rare astronomical event
January 16th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): A new research suggests that an unusual Greek coin, minted around 120 BC, may have marked a rare astronomical event - when Jupiter was eclipsed by the Moon.It ... Read more...
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Cleric to child, Ramadan spirit binds them all (Lead)
September 8th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Abu Zafar Adil Azmi
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) From dawn to dusk and dusk to dawn, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is a time for nurturing piety. Mosques fill with ... Read more...
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Prayers, feasts and piety - it’s Ramadan in India (Special)
September 8th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Abu Zafar Adil Azmi
From dawn to dusk and dusk to dawn, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is a time for nurturing piety. Mosques fill with worshippers, hotels are closed during ... Read more...
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Annual Perseid Meteor Shower All Set To Dazzle The Skyline
August 12th, 2010 - 7:44 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Aug 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sky-gazers are in a huge treat as the Perseid meteor shower is all set to enthrall them with a spectacular display of celestial elements. The anticipation ... Read more...
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UAE sets up panel to sight Ramadan moon
August 7th, 2010 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 7 (IANS/WAM) UAE Justice Minister Hadef Jouan Al Dhahiri has set up a panel to sight the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
Senior ... Read more...
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Saturn, Mars and Venus will shine in twilight through mid-August
August 6th, 2010 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 6 (ANI): Mid-August will be a treat for sky gazers, as Saturn, Mars and Venus come into view just as twilight begins to fade out."Venus will leap out at you. ... Read more...
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July nights offer visual treat for sky gazers
July 8th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): A visual treat for star gazers, five of the sky's leading lights gather together over the western horizon on mid-July nights, according to an astronomy magazine.Venus, the dazzling ... Read more...
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Ramadan to begin August 11: UAE astronomer
June 21st, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Sharjah, June 21 (IANS/WAM) The Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin August 11 and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated September 10 this year, a UAE astronomer said.
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, astronomer and supervisor ... Read more...
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Orionid meteor shower to peak on October 21
October 17th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 17 (ANI): Reports indicate that this year's Orionid meteor shower would peak on October 21, and could produce up to 20 meteors per hour.This year's best viewing will be in ... Read more...
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Kashmir getting ready for Ramadan
August 22nd, 2009 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Aug 22 (ANI): Muslims in Kashmir are getting ready to observe the holy month of Ramadan.In this month, which starts from Sunday, the people prepare in advance and shop for food ... Read more...
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Brooke Shields’ tearful tribute to Jackson
July 8th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): Brooke Shields failed to fight back tears as she paid tribute to the late King of Pop at his memorial service.The actress couldn't control her emotions while ... Read more...
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Lyrids meteor shower peak before dawn Wednesday
April 22nd, 2009 - 9:17 pm ICT by GD
The Lyrids meteor shower may not be the best of its time, or the most remarkable, but when it peaks on Wednesday dawn it will sure be a sight to behold. Rich ... Read more...
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Obama joy warms nearly two million in sub-zero temperature
January 21st, 2009 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 21 (DPA) Nearly two million came, by plane, bus, train and car, on bicycle and on foot, just to say they were part of history.Well before dawn, a crescent moon ... Read more...
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Muslim fasting month of Ramzan begins
September 2nd, 2008 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi , Sep2 (ANI): The holy fasting month of Ramzan has begun following the sighting of the new moon last evening."The new moon of Ramzan was sighted on Monday. Hence, ... Read more...
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Muslims gear up for fasting month of Ramadan
August 31st, 2008 - 7:14 pm ICT by ANI
Lucknow , Aug 31 (ANI): Muslims geared up for fasting month of Ramadan and began shopping on Sunday.Muslims all over India are expected to begin observing fasts on Monday or Tuesday.Ramadan ... Read more...
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Archaeologists unearth 2,500-year-old seal at temple in Jerusalem
January 19th, 2008 - 11:20 am ICT by admin
Jerusalem, Jan 19 (ANI): Archaeologists have excavated a 2,500 year old stone seal in the First Temple in Jerusalem's city of David, which bears the name of one of the families who ... Read more...
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Muslim girls promote communal harmony on Diwali in Ahmedabad
November 14th, 2007 - 10:18 am ICT by admin
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