Treat for Art Lovers -- ‘Travel Pakistan’ Themed Art Exhibition at NUML, Islamabad

‘Travel Pakistan’ themed art exhibition was held on Monday at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad. The exhibition pleased the art lovers with its exclusive show of latest graphics, traditional art and calligraphy.

‘Travel Pakistan’: Art Exhibition at NUML, Islamabad 

The exhibition, organized by the students of Mass Communication department from NUML, reflecting their talent and showing the amateur strokes of brushes, calligraphy and imagination could become professional with little more effort and guidance. Young artists used the graphics and latest tools of digital media aiming to provide hues and colors of all provinces of Pakistan. The students contributed a number of paintings, calligraphy, posters and photographs.

Wasif Shahid’s beautiful oil paintings of interior Lahore and traditional Islamic calligraphy in medium of gold were also displayed in the exhibition. Moreover, Mass Communication student Noor-e-Sehr published the pictorial illustration of Sufi Tabsum’s poem “Taut Batot”.

Some students appreciated the idea of establishing such exhibition within departments as it would lead them displaying their talent at larger platform.

Eid al-Adha will be celebrated tomorrow (Monday, Nov 07) -- EID MUBARAK to All: Watch video of the biggest cow of Asia

KARACHI, Pakistan (Nov. 06) – Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival which is celebrated to commemorate the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim towards Allah (S.W.T).

Prophet Ibrahim who was a very aged man had only one son named Ismaeel who was born to him only in his old age. When Allah (S.W.T) commanded him to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ibrahim didn’t hesitate and was about to do so. Allah (S.W.T) accepted his sacrifice and exchanged a goat with his son Ismaeel.

Today Eid al-Adha was celebragted in Middle East, central and far-east Asia and Europe.

Muslims residing in UK and other European countries were also among those who made the day by sacrificing animals. In United States, public slaughter of animals is banned; therefore, people perform the religious duty at Slaughter House.

In addition, Eid is being observed in Philippine, Indonesia, Malaysia and other far-east Asian countries.

In subcontinent, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, Eid al-Adha 2011 will be celebrated tomorrow (Monday, Nov. 07). People are ready to celebrate the big eve with scarifying their animals.

I found the video, shared below, while searching for some material on Eid al-Adha and want to share here with my readers and friends across the globe. Watch video and enjoy!

In the end ….. Wish Happy Eid to All Muslims. EID MUBARAK and …. Don’t forget each other in your supplications and do remember those who need your support the most.

The Hajj (Pilgrimage) – Fifth Pillar of Islam: Watch Hajj 2011 Live From Saudi Arabia on Youtube

The Hajj (Pilgrimage) – Fifth Pillar of Islam:

Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a mandatory act of worship (Ibadat); means to visit the Kaa'ba in Makkah on the specified dates in the month of Zul-Hijjah (Dhul-Hijjah) and perform the religious rites in accordance with the Islamic Laws.

In the forenoon of the eighth day of Zul-Hijjah (Dhul-Hijjah), a pilgrim purifies himself once again by bathing as he did before ‘Umrah in the place in which he is staying, if convenient. He puts on his Ihram and recites few Arabic verses called Talbeeh:

"Labbaik, Allahumma Labbaik. Labbaik La Shareeka-lak Labbaik. Innal hamdah wan-naimatah laka walmulk. La Shareeka-lak."

The above verses translate as…

"Here I am, oh Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner. Here I am. Surely all praise, grace and dominion is yours, and you have no partners."

This year Hajj will begin from 5th November and approximately 2.5 million Muslims from around the globe have reached Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Only Muslims are allowed to enter these sacred areas, Mina’, Muzdalifah, Arafat but now everyone can watch it live on YouTube.

Here’s the link to watch Hajj live from Saudi Arabia.

Hajj Live on Youtube

To read on more about Hajj related issues .... Click HERE.

Zul-Hijjah Moon Sighted in Pakistan -- Eid al-Adha (Eid-ul-Azha) 2011 will be on Monday (November 07)

FAISALABAD, Pakistan (Oct. 28) – According to news aired on private TV channels; the moon for Islamic month of Zul-Hijjah (also called as Dhul-Hijjah in Arabic accent) has been sighted today; therefore, Eid al-Adha (Eid-ul-Azha/Bakra Eid) will be celebrated on Monday, 7^th November 2011.

Zul-hijjah Moon Sighted in Pakistan Today - Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman to Announce Officially

The Central Moon Sighting Committee led by Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman will announce it officially very shortly.

Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is the second of the two major Islamic festivals. The other is Eid al-Fitr which follows Ramadan, a lunar month of partial fasting. 

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Photo Gallery: Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011 -- Featuring at least 32 Pakistani and International designers

KARACHI, Pakistan (Oct. 9) – Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011: Today is the final day of the Karachi Fashion Week’s third edition for Spring/Summer 2012 collection being organised by the Excellent Events and Entertainment (Triple-E) under the Pakistan Fashion Council (PFC), with support from both the International and National Chapter Pakistan of the World Fashion Organization (WFO).

Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011 featuring at least 32 Pakistani and International designers

Several celebrities and designers appreciated the healthy activity and termed it the need of the hour so as to encourage not only local designers at the international level but also to support Pakistan’s export sector. In the present situation, especially in Karachi, they termed the event as a “breath of fresh air”.

At least 32 Pakistani and International designers and 70 Pakistani male and female models, are participating in the four-day “Fashion Week”.

Watch photo gallery below for very few selected designers.

Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011 featuring at least 32 Pakistani and International designers

Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011 featuring at least 32 Pakistani and International designers

Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011 featuring at least 32 Pakistani and International designers

Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011 featuring at least 32 Pakistani and International designers

Karachi Fashion Week Oct. 6-9, 2011 featuring at least 32 Pakistani and International designers

 For more exclusive galleries from the Karachi Fashion Week 2011, follow the links given below:

Xinhua News

The Express Tribune

The Dawn Media Gallery