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The Story of Eid Al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is a major Muslim festival that marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The Hajj pilgrimage takes place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. All Muslims able to do so are asked to do Hajj at least once in their lifetime (if they are able to), and 2 million people do so each year.
The Holy Month of Ramadan
Ramadan, the Holy Month of fasting for Muslims, starts at the beginning of April this year, based on the sighting of the new moon. Muslims across the world will excitedly be starting preparations to embark on a month of spiritual renewal.
Shashmaqam music: A shared culture for Muslims and Jews
Muslim and Jews from Central Asia, have long been part of a shared heritage of traditional Shashmaqam musical style. Together, they have created the most beautiful spiritual and uplifting music; the lyrics of which come from classical Sufi poetry of the revered mystics in this region.
A female-led whirling dervish group based in Afghanistan, is reclaiming the country’s deep-rooted Sufi heritage.