Articles tagged with "Eid"

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Hindus worship a calf during the Gopashtami festival dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna and cows in Amritsar in 2022 (Narinder Nanu/AFP/Getty Images)

Cow sacrifice not a religious requirement, says Calcutta High Court

The ruling maintains West Bengal’s cattle slaughter regulations for Eid-ul-Adha, including mandatory veterinary certification and designated slaughter facilities; opposition parties raise concern over disruptions to Bengal’s cattle economy.

May 22, 2026

Most searched questions about Eid | Debunkistan

This episode of Debunkistan takes on the most searched queries from non-Muslims and breaks them down with humour, context, and a much-needed reality check.

March 23, 2026

Eid spending surge fuels retail boom across Pakistan markets

Pakistan’s Eid economy surges as spending peaks, with Rs1.5 trillion in circulation, Rs27 billion in fresh notes issued, and Rs50–70 billion redistributed through Zakat, Fitrana and rising remittances.

March 23, 2026

Tell me why we celebrate Eid

In this episode of Tell Me Why, we explore the meaning behind Ramadan, what fasting actually does to the body and mind, and why Eid isn’t just about ending hunger but understanding it.

March 22, 2026

Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers, which marks the end of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Skardu, Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan, on March 21, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan celebrates Eid with unity, faith, joy across the nation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges unity, austerity, and support for the poor, while President Asif Ali Zardari emphasizes compassion, piety, and national cohesion

March 21, 2026