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There are 12 long weekends in 2018

There are 12 long weekends in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Save the date, book your tickets in advance.

Ramzan recipes: Mouthwatering mutton specials!

Ramzan recipes: Mouthwatering mutton specials!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Eid ul-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan will be celebrated across India on August 9.

Mark your HOLIDAYS with these BIG MOVIE RELEASES

Mark your HOLIDAYS with these BIG MOVIE RELEASES

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Bollywood's superstars have already booked at least one holiday weekend.

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

11 BSF troops have so far been killed in cross-border firing incidents along the IBr in J&K this year.

Eid Mubarak, says Bollywood!

Eid Mubarak, says Bollywood!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Stars wish their fans on the occasion of Eid.

Obama wishes 'Eid Mubarak'

Obama wishes 'Eid Mubarak'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama wished Muslims around the world 'Eid Mubarak' for the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Greater alert, more restraint needed during Ramzan

Greater alert, more restraint needed during Ramzan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Till the situation returns to normal, it is important for our police and intelligence agencies to step up their vigilance and security alert, says B Raman

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Have you taken a picture of Mumbai that you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

This is the 23rd incident of ceasefire violation in June.

2 jawans injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in Poonch

2 jawans injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in Poonch

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

This is the 22nd incident of ceasefire violation this month.

Pak terror groups collect donations on Eid

Pak terror groups collect donations on Eid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Members of extremist groups like the Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Jaish-e-Mohammed openly collected donations for the jihad against the US in Afghanistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a media report said on Tuesday.

Protests mar Eid celebrations in Srinagar, 3 cops injured

Protests mar Eid celebrations in Srinagar, 3 cops injured

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Violent protests after congregational prayers on Monday marred Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in the city as a mob set ablaze a police vehicle and beat up three policeman in Eidgah area.

Now, an anti-corruption movement in Pakistan

Now, an anti-corruption movement in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Pakistani rights activist Ansar Burney on Monday he would launch a campaign against corruption and terrorism in his country after Eid-ul-Fitr, mirroring an anti-graft drive by activist Anna Hazare in India that has gained thousands of followers. Pakistan is confronting a "dire and painful period in its history, with rampant and continuously growing corruption and terrorism destroying every fabric of our nation and any prospects of a decent future for our children".

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Religion is not just about following one's own path but also respecting those believing in other religions, Kumar said.

Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

It is about prayers and piety, but also about food and festivity.

IN PHOTOS: The smashing La Tomatina festival!

IN PHOTOS: The smashing La Tomatina festival!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Rediff.com presents pictures of this year's La Tomatina festival which was celebrated on Wednesday.

Pak: Terror dampens Eid; 11 dead in suicide attack

Pak: Terror dampens Eid; 11 dead in suicide attack

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

A suicide car bomber struck Shia worshipers in Pakistan's southwestern restive Quetta city killing at least 11 people and wounding 22 others turning Eid-ul Fitr festivities into mourning.

Enjoy these lip-smacking Eid specialities!

Enjoy these lip-smacking Eid specialities!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Enjoy these Eid recipes and send us yours!

Pakistan may ban Bollywood movies for Eid

Pakistan may ban Bollywood movies for Eid

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Pakistan Culture Minister Aftab Shah Jilani has said that the government could block the release of Indian films for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in order to encourage the struggling local industry.

Clashes erupt in Srinagar on Eid, police use tear gas on protesters

Clashes erupt in Srinagar on Eid, police use tear gas on protesters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Clashes between protesters and law enforcing agencies were reported from Sopore, Anantnag, Rajpora, Shopian towns and Safakadal area of the city.

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing "warm greetings" to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

Separatists incite mob in Kashmir on Eid

Separatists incite mob in Kashmir on Eid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Police blamed activists of hard line faction of Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Muslim league headed by underground separatist leader Masrat Alam Bhat for carrying out the incidents of arson as part of a pre-planned conspiracy to disrupt Eid celebrations.

Terror alert across India ahead of Rakhi, Eid

Terror alert across India ahead of Rakhi, Eid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The country has been put on high alert following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terrorists may strike during the upcoming festival season. The Centre has asked state governments to take all possible steps to foil attempts by militant groups, particularly the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, to disrupt peace during the ongoing month of Ramzan and the upcoming festivals of Raksha Bandhan, Id-ul Fitr and Onam.

6 Strikingly Beautiful Ramzan Eid 2015 Special Looks

6 Strikingly Beautiful Ramzan Eid 2015 Special Looks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

6 Strikingly Beautiful Ramzan Eid 2015 Special Looks

India's Eid gift, frees 85 Pak prisoners

India's Eid gift, frees 85 Pak prisoners

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Most of them are fishermen lodged in various jails in the country.

Is this the Eid that Kashmir wants?

Is this the Eid that Kashmir wants?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

It is the holy month of Ramadan and in normal course, the bazaars should have been chock-a-block full with shoppers. Instead, there are security forces patrolling the streets trying to save themselves from arsonists and ensuring that the curfew is not disrupted.

Pandith sworn in Obama's envoy to Muslim community

Pandith sworn in Obama's envoy to Muslim community

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

The senior administration officials present at the swearing in included US Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick F Kennedy, Director of the State Department's Policy Planning Council, Dr Anne-Marie Slaughter, and Pradeep Ramamurthy, Senior Director for Global Engagement at the National Security Council.

People observe Ramzan in lockdown shadow

People observe Ramzan in lockdown shadow

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Religious places including mosques have been closed for over a month now. And with clerics advising all to stay home and social distancing becoming the norm, people are unable to get together for prayers and Iftar, a ritual of breaking fast every evening, that are a key part of Islam's holiest month.

Mush return to Pak only in 'pleasant conditions'

Mush return to Pak only in 'pleasant conditions'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Amid clamour to try him for treason, former President Pervez Musharraf who has been living outside Pakistan since mid-April, has said he will return to the country only when conditions are "pleasant".

Image: Eid celebrated with fervour

Image: Eid celebrated with fervour

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Muslims across the country offered prayers on the occasion, which marks the end of month-long fasting of Ramzan.

Talks between Hamas and Fatah postponed

Talks between Hamas and Fatah postponed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The reconciliatory talks between rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, scheduled to be held on Tuesday in Egypt, have been postponed for one month, official MENA news agency said.

Why Kashmir is running out of greeting cards?

Why Kashmir is running out of greeting cards?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

The ban on the Short Message Service (SMS) in Jammu and Kashmir has turned out to be a boon for the few greeting card outlets in the city, as their sale has risen sharply ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Sajjad Kitchloo reinducted in the J&K council of ministers

Sajjad Kitchloo reinducted in the J&K council of ministers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Former minister of state for home, Sajjad Ahmad Kitchloo who had resigned in the aftermath of the August 9 Kishtwar communal clashes has been re-inducted in the Jammu and Kashmir council of ministers on Saturday.

Eid falls on Sunday

Eid falls on Sunday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Eid will be celebrated in India on Sunday.

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

He recalled that democracy-lovers had fought a big battle against the Emergency.

Pro freedon slogans raised in Kashmir

Pro freedon slogans raised in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Chairmen of both factions of Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq addressed the gathering at Eidgah while chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Mohammad Yaseen Malik addressed the gathering at the TRC.

Musharraf, Bhutto camps start poll talks

Musharraf, Bhutto camps start poll talks

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Aides of President Pervez Musharraf and Pakistan People's Party leader Benazir Bhutto will be holding a final round of talks in the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday to "devise a strategy for the coming general election," a media report said. The talks were earlier scheduled after Eid-ul-Fitr, but after Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and PML-N president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain ruled out any truck with the PPP for the polls, the meetings were urgently arranged.

Stay put till Ramzan Id, Saudi king to Sharif

Stay put till Ramzan Id, Saudi king to Sharif

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Saudi Arabia has assured Nawaz Sharif that it will take up the issue of his "exile" and "deportation" with Pakistan after Eid-ul-Fitr, the deposed premier's party has claimed.

Different Eid moon sightings challenged in Pak SC

Different Eid moon sightings challenged in Pak SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The petitioner contended that various interpretations regarding the sighting of the moon have hurt the religious emotions of the people and 'harmed national prestige,' the Pak Tribune reported.

Send us your Eid photographs

Send us your Eid photographs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

Send us the best photographs of your Eid celebrations!