Eid Al-Fitr 2021 Date, Moon Sighting: Why Muslims Celebrate End Of Ramadan On Different Days
05/12/21 AT 5:40 AM
Muslims around the world are preparing for the end of the holy month of fasting to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The actual date of the end of Ramadan varies as per the sighting of the moon.
This year, Eid al-Fitr will begin on Thursday or Friday (May 13 or 14). Eid falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal, and it is a day on which no fast needs to be observed. Muslims depend on moon sightings to announce the end of Ramadan, which means different countries celebrate Eid al-Fitr on different dates. In some Muslim countries, religious councils determine moon sighting.
Islamabad: A delegation of Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka arrived in Pakistan for a week-long pilgrimage and visit to ancient Gandhara archaeological sites. The visit is aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka based on shared Buddhist heritage.
The monks began their journey with a visit to the Lahore Museum which houses some of the finest remains of the Gandhara civilisation and rare Buddhist relics including the jewel of the museum ‘Fasting Buddha’ and ‘Sikri Stupa’ dating back to the 2nd century. Gandhara was the most important Buddhist learning centre between the 2nd century BC and AD 7th century.
Sri Lankan Buddhist monks visit Badshahi Masjid, Lahore Fort
National
April 21, 2021
LAHORE: A 14-member delegation, comprising senior Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka, visited various sections of Badshahi Masjid and Lahore Fort on Tuesday and appreciated the rich heritage of Pakistan. The delegation was led by Dr Walpole Piyananda, who is the abbot and president of Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara, USA.
The delegation left for Islamabad on Tuesday after concluding their two-day visit to the provincial metropolis. Earlier, Dr Piyananda said that Pakistan had always helped Sri Lanka in the hour of need.
He said that every religion had given a message of peace and harmony. He hoped that the Pakistan government would take further steps to promote religious tourism and appreciated the efforts of the government in this regard.
Sri Lankan Buddhist monks visits Badshahi Masjid, Lahore Fort
April 20, 2021
LAHORE: A 14-member delegation comprising senior Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka left for Islamabad on Tuesday after concluding their two-day visit to the provincial metropolis.
Earlier, the delegation, led by Dr Walpole Piyananda, who is the abbot and president of Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara, USA, visited various sections of Badshahi Masjid, Lahore Fort and appreciated the rich heritage of Pakistan.
Dr Piyananda said that Pakistan had always helped Sri Lanka in the hour of need. He said that every religion had given a message of peace and harmony. He hoped that the Pakistan government would take further steps to promote religious tourism and appreciated the efforts of the government in this regard.