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Jun 24 2016Jama Masjid – Interesting Facts and Trivia
Masjid-i Jahan-Numa, or Jama Masjid as it is commonly called literally means the “World Reflecting Mosque”. Reflecting the history of ancient India, the Jama Masjid was built between 1644 and 1656, and is one of the largest mosques in India. Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid flaunts a brilliant red sandstone and white […]
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Jun 03 2016A 2-Minute Guide to Ramadan
Ramadan is the month of abstaining from the vices like drinking, sex, smoking and food during the daylight hours until the end of the Ramadan month. The ninth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar, Muslims around the world observe a complete fast during the day. Ramadan is not just about refraining from things, it is […]
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