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Festivals and Celebrations

Celebrating Ramadan during the COVID-19 lockdown

Celebrating Ramadan during the COVID-19 lockdown

Ramadan is marked around the world by social and religious gatherings, with loved ones coming together for iftar, the breaking of the fast. What does social distancing and lockdown mean for celebrations during Ramadan? Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2020

Updated: 29th May, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Eid al-Adha: Your Questions Answered

Eid al-Adha: Your Questions Answered

One of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha translates as "Festival of the Sacrifice", but what does the holiday entail and why is it celebrated? Read more

Published: 16th January, 2020

Updated: 24th July, 2020

Author: Kate Arthur

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Eid al-Fitr: Your Questions Answered

Eid al-Fitr: Your Questions Answered

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. It means "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast", but what does the holiday entail, why is it celebrated and how will COVID-19 and lock-down effect celebrations? Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2019

Updated: 21st August, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Afghanaid's Guide to Ramadan

Afghanaid's Guide to Ramadan

From everyone here at Afghanaid, we wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Ramadan. Find out more about the holy month of Ramadan, why it is marked by Muslims worldwide, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting celebrations. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 20th May, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Nowruz in Afghanistan: Everything You Need to Know

Nowruz in Afghanistan: Everything You Need to Know

300 million people celebrate Nowruz worldwide. In Afghanistan, celebrations usually last around two weeks, culminating on the first day of the Afghan New Year. Find out more about what the festival is, and how it is celebrated. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2019

Updated: 13th May, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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