The Paryushan Parva or Paryushana is one of the most significant annual festivals for the Jain community in India. Paryushana signifies “residing and uniting.” The 8-day festival involves fasting, prayers and meditation to heighten spiritual intensity. This holy celebration falls in the Jain month of Bhadrapada, which in Gregorian calendar …
Millions of people in Iran and across the world rally on the International Quds Day, marked on the last Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, to express their solidarity with Palestinians and condemn Israeli atrocities. Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif, the spokesman of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and …
Muslims focus on their spiritual connection with Allah through prayer, fasting and increasing good deeds during the holy month of Ramadan. Our sleep schedules are usually irregular due to nightly prayers and pre-dawn meals and our bodies, minds, and spirits are pushed to their limits with fasting from sunup to …
With the global Muslims commemorating Ramadan, the period of fasting from sunrise to sunset, energy level and hydration maintenance is of utmost importance, Al Arabiya reported. Clinical Dietician Sara Abdelghany from Dubai’s Healthbay Clinic revealed some tips on how to overcome dehydration, fatigue and other challenges while fasting in this …
One should start and end their fast with plenty of water. Doing light to moderate exercise during non-fasting hours can improve blood flow and elevate your mood. The holy month of Ramadan starts today, on Tuesday, March 12, when the new moon will be sighted. It’s the ninth month of …
The holy month of Ramadan has almost begun and along with blessings, the month also brings concerns for some individuals who face health struggles as a result of fasting for long hours. Muslims observe fast every day during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset — a practice due …