'May you fly to heaven on painted wings': Jamil Naqsh mourned by artists and admirers
As news of his demise became public, artists and admirers took to Twitter to pay tribute to his rich legacy: May he rest in peace.
Documentary about Masjid Al Haram finally premieres in Pakistan
The film has already been screened in cinemas in multiple countries, including the UK, the US, Australia and Canada as well as Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia and the UAE. In the UK, the film was also premiered at the House of Lords, the first Islamic film to ever screen at the British upper house of ...
Eidul Fitr — the ‘real’ Muslim holiday
Eidul Fitr is expected on June 5, 2019 in Pakistan. In the 12 months of the Islamic calendar, Eid comes after Ramadan on the 1st of the month of Shawwal. The month of Ramadan is full of celebration, joy and festivity as Muslims immerse themselves in recitation of the holy Quran and duas and spending maximum time doing zikr ...
The legend of the Chaukhandi Tombs
One of those monuments is Chaukhandi Tombs present in Sindh, which are 29 kilometres east of Karachi near Landhi Town. These tombs impute the graves of Baloch, Jam and Jokhis which were constructed during 15 to 18 Century, mainly during the Mughal reign. The tombs are made up of yellow sand stones which were carried from Jung Shahi, a ...
French delegation stunned by paintings of Sadequain
A French delegation along with Lahore Biennale Director Qudsia Rahim on Wednesday, visited the Alhamra Art Museum at the Alhamra Cultural Complex, Gaddafi Stadium, to interact with the curators and to appreciate the collection of masterpieces.
2,000-year-old marble head of Dionysus discovered under Rome
Archaeologists in Rome have stumbled on a large marble head of Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, the ancient Roman god of wine, dance and fertility. The archaeologists were digging around the remains of a medieval wall when they found the marble head, which they believe represents Dionysus, who the Romans knew as Bacchus. ?The archaeologists were excavating a late ...
‘Mera iman Pakistan’ composer Niaz Ahmed passes away
Famous Pakistani musician Niaz Ahmed passed away on Wednesday owing to a prolonged sickness. According to details, the famous musician died in a private hospital of Lahore. According to family sources, Niaz Ahmed was on ventilator from Monday and died late on Tuesday. Ahmed composed one of the popular patriotic songs ?Mera iman Pakistan? which was sung by Ustad ...
The beauty of St Luke’s Church
Travelling over the green hills and twisting roads of Abbottabad, I came across an interesting signage of St Luke?s Church that amazed me and I made my way over to this church after asking a few traffic wardens about its exact location. St Luke?s Church is almost 200 years old and was built during the British regime in Abbottabad. ...
Muslims seek voice in changing Uzbekistan
Instead of giving up, the student took a stand that has placed her at the centre of Uzbekistan?s religious freedom debate. During a visit to a shrine in the historic town of Termez last month, Mirziyoyev called the past approach of authorities to the religion ?our tragedy? and said Islam symbolised ?light?. ?(They said) either you take off a ...
18th century sculpture has a delicate net carved out of a single block of marble
In order to emphasize the idea of liberation, Queirolo adorned the open pages of the book with a Latin passage that reads, ?I will break thy chain, the chain of the darkness and long night of which thou art a slave so that thou might not be condemned with this world.? In addition to religious undertones, the sculpture incorporates secular ...
Tiny kiosk on a seaside pier in Wales named one of Britain’s best traditional restaurants
He said, ?Because it is small, conversational magic is often made between the customers as they share experiences with each other.? The cafe on Bangor Pier has signature local dishes including seafood chowder, Menai Strait mussels in a garlic and white wine sauce with sourdough bread, and Welsh rarebit.
The remarkable begums who defied patriarchal norms for more than a century
In the book, she wrote frankly about her conjugal life and her inability to be the good, dutiful wife. This matrilineal reign, which began in 1819, lasted more than a hundred years, with the lone interruption in 1926, when Sultan Jahan Begum abdicated in favour of Nawab Hamidullah Khan. Hamidullah Khan?s daughter Abida Sultan was to succeed to the ...
PBC arranges Qawwali night
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation?s (PBC) Dhanak FM-94 on Wednesday arranged a Qawwali night in accordance with the spirit of Holy month of Ramadan. Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak, Sarangi, Saringda, and Rabab, are common instruments in Qawwali, with a simple clapping of the hands to support the singing.
Islamic calligraphy continue to attract art lovers at Lok Virsa
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):An exhibition of unique Islamic calligraphy pieces at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) by veteran artist Aftab Ahmed Khan was continuing to attract the circles of art lovers in twin cities. Inaugurated by Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Shafqat Jalil the exhibition will remain on display till last day ...
Lok Virsa to resume weekly music classes after Eid-ul-Fitr
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will resume the weekly music classes from mid of June after Ramazan break. Talking to APP, a Lok Virsa official said that music classes were on the break in respect of the holy month and will continue from June 15 on every weekend.
Mandwa Film Club to resume its weekly screening after Eid-ul- Fitr
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Mandwa Film Club, Lok Virsa would resume its weekly screening of national and international films at its Media Center after Eid-ul-Fitr.
Ramazan Night Bazaar from May 30 at NISTE
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Ramazan Night Bazaar offering delicious food stalls, Mehndi stalls, arts and crafts and much more would be held here at National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE) from May 30.
Henna business roaring ahead of Eid celebrations
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):A number of Henna experts from far-flung areas of the country start approaching in different main cities to set up their ?Mehndi stalls with best designs for female customers. Many mehndi artists from the far-flung areas of the country have also appeared in markets and established their stalls in front of shops for applying mehndi, a ...
Children Summer Camp to start from June 25 at Lok Virsa
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP):The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will organize annual ?Summer Camp for Children? (age group: 5 to 14 years) during summer vacation with a view to create awareness among children about the indigenous craft heritage of Pakistan. The annual Children Summer camp would commence from June 25 ...
Two-day “Twin Cities Bazaar” held at PNCA
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP):A two-day ?Twin Cities Bazaar? was held here at premises of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), featuring shopping stalls, Sufi Qalaam, kids play area, gaming corner and inaam Ghar. Eid being right around the corner, people of twin cities rushed to shops, restaurants at the Bazaar to prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr.
