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Tomatina Festival: Thousands Join Spain’s Big Tomato Fight

4Sep

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Culture

Tomatina Festival: Thousands Join Spain’s Big Tomato Fight

Town of Buñol near Valencia filled with excitement on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, as thousands of people joined Tomatina Festival. For one hour, locals and tourists threw, squashed, and smashed over 120 tons of overripe tomatoes, covering streets, houses, and people in red juice. Around 20,000 people crowded the town’s main street. They laughed, shouted, and danced to loud music while the tomato fight continued. Revellers wore white clothes that quickly turned pink. Many protected their eyes with goggles and their ears with plugs. Organisers drove trucks loaded with tomatoes into street and fired a cannon to start and end the fight. Children first started tomato fight in 1945 during a small street quarrel. In 2025, Buñol celebrated 80th anniversary of the event. Floods in 2024 d...

Popular Eid Dishes in Pakistan: A Feast of Flavors and Traditions

30Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Global, Pakistan

Popular Eid Dishes in Pakistan: A Feast of Flavors and Traditions

Traditional Eid dishes in Pakistan burst with flavorful traditions, where meat dishes reign supreme. Biryani, with its aromatic spices and tender meat, is a national favorite. Rich Nihari and flavorful Korma add to the festive feast. Moreover, Sweet Sheer Khurma concludes the celebration, a milky, nutty delight enjoyed by all. Eid celebrations in Pakistan are incomplete without a grand feast featuring an array of mouthwatering dishes. Families and friends gather to enjoy traditional flavors, making the occasion even more special. However, from aromatic biryanis to delectable desserts, Eid dishes in Pakistan are a perfect blend of taste, culture, and festivity. Savory Eid Delights Biryani – The Crown Jewel of Eid Feasts One of the most beloved Eid dishes, biryani is a flavorful...

Massive Underground Structures Found Beneath Giza Pyramids

22Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Global

Massive Underground Structures Found Beneath Giza Pyramids

Archaeologists unearthed a vast "underground city" beneath the Giza Pyramids. Preliminary scans reveal extensive tunnel networks and chambers, suggesting a potential ceremonial or residential complex. The discovery could rewrite our understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization, offering unprecedented insights into pyramid construction and societal organization. A new radar study has revealed a hidden network beneath the Pyramids of Giza, reigniting speculation about their true purpose. The discovery suggests the structures may have been more than royal tombs, possibly serving as energy hubs in ancient times. Researchers from Italy and Scotland used advanced radar imaging to scan the Khafre Pyramid. They uncovered an extensive underground system stretching over two kilometers benea...

Nowruz: Everything You Need to Know About the Persian New Year

20Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Global

Nowruz: Everything You Need to Know About the Persian New Year

Nowruz arrives, heralding the Persian New Year. Celebrations commence globally, marking the spring equinox. Families gather, setting Haft-Sin tables and engaging in age-old traditions. Google releases an eye-catching doodle on this auspicious event. Nowruz, meaning "New Day" in Persian, is the traditional Persian New Year celebrated by millions worldwide. This ancient festival marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes renewal, hope, and new beginnings. In 2025, Nowruz will be observed on March 20 at 5:01 a.m. EST (2:31 p.m. IST), aligning with the vernal equinox. Google also celebrated Nowruz by releasing a unique doodle. Guest artist Pendar Yousefi illustrated the Doodle. What Is Nowruz? Nowruz is one of the world's oldest celebrations, dating back over 3,000 years. It has i...

Govt Announces Eid ul Fitr Holidays from March 31 to April 2

19Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Islam, Pakistan

Govt Announces Eid ul Fitr Holidays from March 31 to April 2

The government has announced Eid ul Fitr holidays from March 31 to April 2. A notification from the Cabinet Division confirmed the three-day break. The exact Eid date depends on the moon sighting, with the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee meeting on March 30. The federal government of Pakistan has declared three-day public Eid ul Fitr holidays. It will start from Monday, March 31, and end on Wednesday, April 2. A notification issued by the Cabinet Division confirmed the decision. The final date for Eid celebrations depends on the sighting of the Shawwal moon. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will meet on the evening of March 30 (Sunday) to determine the moon sighting. The meeting will take place at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Exper...