The Islamic New Year, which is the first day of the Islamic calendar, dates back to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in the year 622 C.E., which is known as the Hijra. Prior to the Hijra, the Muslims in Mecca were a small group of people, opposed and often …
The Tamil New Year date begins with adorning a symbolic platter with objects like flowers, mirrors, jewellery, money, betel leaves, mangoes, bananas, and pineapple is customary. Upon getting up on the first day of the new year, Tamil often finds this platter waiting for them. Kolam, elaborate patterns made from dyed rice flour, are another important part …
