Aug 26, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by Hindus around the world. Devotees observe a day-long fast, which they break at midnight, the time traditionally believed to be Krishna’s birth. Temples and homes are decorated, and idols of...
Aug 19, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Rakshabandhan is a vibrant celebration of the bond of love, duty, and lifelong care between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (usually in August). On this day, sisters perform a small puja (ritual), applying a...
Aug 15, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On the historic morning of August 15, 1947, the Indian national flag was raised for the first time, and Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, delivered his iconic “Tryst with Destiny” speech, declaring the birth of a new nation....
Aug 14, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On this historic day, Pakistan’s flag was raised for the first time, and the country’s national anthem was played, signifying the birth of a new nation. Nationwide, the day is marked by flag-raising ceremonies, military parades, cultural performances, and...
Aug 7, 2024 | Commonwealth News
For this day, festivities include grand parades in Kingston featuring vibrant displays of the national colors, cultural performances showcasing reggae and traditional dance, and the Jamaica Independence Festival with contests and concerts. Communities across the...
