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Happy Narali Poornima & Raksha Bandhan! For more insights read the linked post by our JOI Ceo Johnson Odakkal sir!

India: A Journey Through Languages, Festivals, and Food! Read our blog to learn: https://lnkd.in/gWe2tNPy #JAINgroup #India #Journey #Language #Festivals #Food

The Wheel of the Year is a symbol of the eight Sabbats (religious festivals) of Neo-Paganism and the Wicca movement which includes four solar festivals - Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox - and four seasonal festivals - celebrating or marking a significant seasonal change. Contrary to modern-day Wiccan claims, there is no evidence of an ancient Wheel of the Year in its present form but it is clear that the Celts of thousands of years ago celebrated the festivals the wheel highlights, even if these celebrations were known by another name now long lost. In the ancient Celtic culture, as in many of the past, time was seen as cyclical. The seasons changed, people died, but nothing was ever finally lost because everything returned again – in one way or another – in a repeating natural cycle. Although time in the modern world is usually regarded as linear, the cyclical nature of life continues to be recognized. The modern-day Wheel of the Year was first suggested by the scholar and mythologist Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) in his 1835 work, Teutonic Mythology, and fixed in its present form in the 1950s and early '60s by the Wicca movement. The wheel includes the following holy days (most dates flexible year-to-year): Samhain (31 October) Yule (20-25 December) Imbolc (1-2 February) Ostara (20-23 March) Beltane (30 April-1 May) Litha (20-22 June) Lughnasadh (1 August) Mabon (20-23 September). These eight festivals are designed to draw one's attention to what one has gained and lost in the cyclical turn of the year. As in the ancient Egyptian civilization (and others), the Celts believed that ingratitude was a 'gateway sin' which then led a person into the darkness of bitterness, pride, resentment, and self-pity. By pausing to reflect upon gratitude for what one had been given in a year, as well as what one had lost but still cherished in memory, one maintained balance. #History #HistoryFacts #WheelOfTheYear #WalpurgisNight #Lugh #WHE

Many festivals originated as rituals to ward off evil spirits, reflecting a universal desire for protection and good fortune. Celebrations often include loud noises, like fireworks during Chinese New Year, thought to scare away malevolent forces, while seasonal events connect prosperity with protection. In the UAE, National Day features fireworks and festive displays that symbolize good fortune and honor. Festivals across religions share this theme: Christmas lights and Easter’s renewal symbolize hope, while Hanukkah’s candles represent resilience. These traditions—Diwali lamps, protective symbols during Passover, and lucky foods in Lunar New Year—unite people worldwide in the pursuit of positivity, comfort, and well-being. Shabana TajassumNikhil KataraAthiti SubramaniamNarin ChauhanPushkin ShanivYash GangwaniHimanshi Kaur

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May the splashes of colours colour your websites, e-commerce platforms, and the digital marketing activities with the desirous colours you wish to have in your respective businesses. Happy Holi! #holi #joy #celebrations #businessmanagment

India, a country rich in diversity and tradition, celebrates a plethora of festivals throughout the year, reflecting the country's multicultural ethos. The Indian calendar is a colorful mosaic of festivals, each with its unique significance, rituals, and ways of celebration. Read full article - https://lnkd.in/dxVpP5gA #festivals #indianfestivals #indianfestivals2024

“I celebrate myself, I paint and dance and sing myself, And what I assume you will assume, for every atom as of me as good belongs to dreamy You. I am a song. I am a poem. I am the soil and a gem. I am a stargate and a voyage. I am the ocean and your soul.” – Oksana Rus Festivals serve many purposes, including: Cultural heritage: Festivals preserve and promote the cultural identity of a community or region. They allow people to experience, understand, and value their traditions and customs. Economic boost: Festivals attract visitors who spend money, which boosts the local economy. Educational opportunities: Festivals can be instructional, and visitors can learn new things. Fun and entertainment: Festivals provide a source of entertainment and help people get together. Seasonal celebrations: Seasonal festivals celebrate harvests and other natural phenomena. Religious harmony: Festivals can promote religious harmony and understanding. Happiness and joy: Festivals help spread happiness and joy, and build bonds between people. Structure to social lives: Festivals add structure to social lives and connect people with their families and backgrounds. 🌼Happy Festival Season ✨️ ☺️ ✨️

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Understanding the Shifting Dates of Islamic Festivals: A Comparison of Lunar and Solar Calendars A friend recently engaged me in a conversation about why Islamic festivals change in date each year, unlike holidays observed by other cultures, such as Christians and the Chinese. I provided an explanation rooted in the fundamental differences between the Gregorian calendar and the Islamic (Hijri) calendar: The variation lies in the nature of each calendar system. The Gregorian calendar is based on the solar year, which represents the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun, approximately 365.25 days. Consequently, the dates within this calendar remain fixed, repeating annually on the same day and month. In contrast, the Islamic calendar follows the lunar year, which is determined by the time it takes the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth, approximately 29.5 days. Twelve lunar months make up a full lunar year, amounting to roughly 354 days—about 11 days shorter than the solar year. As a result, the dates of Islamic events move approximately 11 days earlier each year when compared to the Gregorian calendar. This difference explains why Islamic observances, such as the month of Ramadan and festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, fall on different dates each year within the Gregorian calendar.