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Sad News: Famous Iraqi TikToker Shot and Killed in Baghdad
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Sad News: Famous Iraqi TikToker Shot and Killed in Baghdad

Prominent Iraqi TikToker, Ismail Ghazzawi, was fatally shot in Baghdad on Wednesday. Ghazzawi was known for his comedic videos and had over 1 million followers on the social media platform. His death has sparked outrage and protests in Iraq. A well-known Iraqi TikToker, Noor Alsaffar, known as 'Noor BM,' was tragically shot and killed in Baghdad on Monday. Noor, who was only 23 years old, had a large following on Instagram and TikTok. Where he shared videos about fashion, hairstyles, makeup, and dancing. After the news of his passing, many fans expressed their sorrow. While others disturbingly celebrated the person responsible for the shooting. An Iraqi security source confirmed the incident and mentioned that an investigation is underway. The spokesperson for the Iraqi polic...
Kamakhya Temple: A Sanctuary of Devotion and Divine Femininity
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Kamakhya Temple: A Sanctuary of Devotion and Divine Femininity

The Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple located on the Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti Peethas or holy sites of the goddess Shakti. The annual Ambubachi Mela, which celebrates the menstruation of the goddess, is held at the temple. The Kamakhya Temple is a very old and special Hindu temple in Guwahati, Assam, India. It's built on the Nilachal hills. This temple is very important because it's one of the oldest and most respected places dedicated to the goddess Shakti, who is a powerful and divine force. The temple is for the goddess Kamakhya, who is a form of Shakti. People believe that this is where a very important part of the goddess Sati, her yoni (which means genitals or uterus), fell down after a sad event where she wa...
A Historical Heritage Of Buddhas of Bamiyan Afghanistan
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A Historical Heritage Of Buddhas of Bamiyan Afghanistan

The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental statues of standing Buddhas carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamiyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They would be a powerful symbol of Afghanistan's cultural heritage and the country's resilience in the face of adversity. The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two huge statues of Buddhas carved into a big rock on the side of a mountain in Afghanistan. One of them was tall, about as tall as an 18-story building, and it showed a Buddha called Vairocana. This big statue was made around 1,500 to 1,400 years ago. The other statue was a bit smaller, like a 12-story building, and it showed a Buddha named Amitabha. This one was made about 1,300 to 1,200 years ago. The area and archaeological remains were designated a UNESCO Worl...
What Is Common In Muslims, Christians and Jews?
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What Is Common In Muslims, Christians and Jews?

Christianity, Judaism and Islam have a number of things in common. They are not shared by Eastern religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Lets Discuss a Few of them. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are three major monotheistic religions that share certain common elements, as well as distinct customs and practices. Here are some things that are common among these religions, along with some distinctive customs. Founding Figures Abraham is a central figure uniting these religions. Christians, Jews, and Muslims all regard him as significant. He's considered the Patriarch of the Jewish people and is important in the other faiths too. Common Holy City Jerusalem holds great significance for all three religions. Muslims revere the Dome of the Rock where Muhammad...
Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does (Part 2)
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Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does (Part 2)

Pakistan has a colorful culture without any doubt with lots of traditions and customs. But the problem arises when they endorse some of the culture as a name of Islam. The religion Islam does not endorse such things, so we are here with part two of such things. So here we are with another part of culture vs Islam. Every country has its peculiar set of customs that are appropriate according to their geographical whereabouts. It can be any wedding tradition, societal restriction, or weird government law. For example, it is frowned upon if you talk in the elevators in Japan. It is weird of us but this law is accepted by the local Japanese so we cannot outlaw it. In the last part, we discussed a few things that are considered taboo in Pakistani society, you can read that article h...