Volume 4 Number 246 Sun. February 01, 2004    
 
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The significance of Hajj
The holy Makkah and its black-robed Ka'ba command the hearts of more than a billion Muslims all over the world. Wherever they are, the faithful turn toward the holy Shrine five times each day in prayer.
 
Eid-ul-Azha Special
Fifth pillar of Islam
The word "Hajj" literally means heading for an honourable person or place.

Formally, Hajj means worshipping Allah by performing the Hajj rituals.

 
Eid-ul-Azha Special
Qurbani: Piety for Lord Creator
Barring a microscopic minority of our vast Muslim population of over 12 crore, I humbly feel, many of them are not fully conscious of the real teaching of Eid-ul-Azha, the second greatest religious festival
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The festival of sacrifice
From time immemorial Muslims all over the world have been celebrating Qurbani -- 'The festival of Sacrifice'.
 

 
   
 
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