The longest holiday will be the five-day Lunar New Year set from Feb 14 to 18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

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McLeodganj, the suburb in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, is bustling with activity as the 14th Dalai Lama, on Monday, celebrated his 90th birthday, as per the Tibetan calendar ...

The 90th birthday celebrations of Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama commenced at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Mcleodganj near Dharamshala on Sunday, with the Dalai Lama himself attending the ...

As Japan has largely dropped the lunar dating system in favour of the Gregorian calendar, Tanabata is commonly celebrated on July 7, which falls on a Monday this year. The Star Festival is associated ...

South Koreans will have a total of 118 days off, including weekends and holidays, in 2026, one day fewer than this year, the ...

Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 includes 4 auspicious Mondays dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dates vary by region based on lunar ...

The decision was confirmed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after a high-level planning meeting at Vidhana Soudha. He explained that the longer duration is necessary due to a rare celestial occurrence.

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A stunning discovery in southern Turkey is raising new questions about the origins of timekeeping and the early human ...

Today, June 26, 2025, the moon is 1 days old and is in the New Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 1% illuminated.

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight.