Vaisakhi, also pronounced Baisakhi marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated annually on 13 April and sometimes 14 April. It is seen as a spring harvest celebration primarily in Punjab and Northern India. Whilst it is culturally significant as a festival of harvest, in many parts of India, Vaisakhi is also …
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. A large, peaceful crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, British India, during annual Baishakhi fair, to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of pro-independence activists Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satya Pal. In response to the public gathering, the temporary brigadier general R. …
Eid-Ul-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr, often referred to simply as Eid, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The word “Eid” means festival or feast in Arabic, while “Fitr” means breaking the fast. Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion characterized …
