Modern Karachi is a busy port city where more than 14 million people live and is the commercial hub of Pakistan. The port facilities in Karachi are top class and make Karachi an important port. It handles the shipping facilities of many land locked countries of central Asia. Karachi harbor has always been considered as a safe harbor and is called the Gateway of Asia.Karachi was the capital of Pakistan till 1963 and all major banks have their...more
Sukkot, or Feast of Booths, is celebrated from the 15th through the 21st of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (usually October), and is one of the three pilgrimage holidays, on which Jews made pilgrimages to the Temple in Jerusalem. The holiday commemorates the booths in which the Israelites lived in the desert after the exodus from Egypt. A sukka is a temporary dwelling, usually with wooden or cloth walls on at least three of its four...more
Pesach, or Passover, is a major Jewish holiday and one of the three pilgrimage holidays, along with Sukkot (Feast of the Tabernacles) and Shavuot (Pentecost). On these three holidays, the entire Jewish population made a pilgrimage to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The holiday begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan (usually in April), lasts for seven days and commemorates the exodus from Egypt. According to the Torah, the Israelites lived in Egypt, and were enslaved by the Egyptians. Moses became a leader of the Israelites and asked Pharaoh to let his people go. When Pharaoh refused, Moses led a campaign that culminated in their hurried departure from Egypt. Pesach is also called the holiday of Freedom, and this aspect of the holiday is emphasized in the rituals and prayers: the exodus from slavery to freedom symbolizes physical and spiritual redemption and man's aspiration to be free. On the eve of the holiday, called Seder night, extended families gather for the ceremonial Seder meal. It is also an important Jewish precept to invite others who have no family with whom to celebrate the holiday.Another name for Pesach is the Festival of Unleavened Bread....more
Traveling out of the country can be scary for some, but what you're heading to locate out is that when you travel to a spot that you have never been to prior to, you're heading to want to be as safe as achievable. This is why I would suggest that you first appear at the safety of your cash.The cause you're heading to want to take...more
09 Sep 2010Indian Holidays: There are many reasons & different activities, places and experiences to visit India. There are many of Indian tour available with Indian tour operators & travel agents who are extensively good & popular tours too, some of the tour needs no help for promotions and advertisement, they are well known in...more
The golden triangle tours have continued to charm tourists with its beautiful destinations circling the Northern part of the country. This tour covers three of the most historic and magnificent cities in the country- Agra, Jaipur, and the capital city Delhi. The brilliant facet of the Delhi Agra Jaipur tour is viewing the heritage preserved for the current generation to see and admire. Beginning from Delhi, the tour continues to the city where love is personified as the Taj, finally entering into the land that exudes with the influence of royalty.Delhi The first city in the golden triangle tours, Delhi, stands as the unique blend between heritage and the ever fast-paced contemporary generation. The city is known to receive a huge tourist influx throughout the year making it the city that reflects the colours of diversity in India on a smaller scale.Some of the most famed places to visit include the Red Fort, standing tall and true to its name, the Qutub Minar, the tallest standing brick minaret of the world, as well as the Humayun's tomb. The city preserves some of the most beautiful heritage sites, making it more alluring. The Lotus Temple, Lodhi Garden and the Birla...more
On the evening after the seventh day of Pesach, which is a holy rest day, Jews of North African origin, particularly Morocco, celebrate Mimouna as part of the Pesach festivities. The origin of the celebration is unclear, but is usually...more
The time for costumes is drawing near, that's right, Halloween is upon us! That means it's a great time to begin finding funny Halloween costume ideas. Doing it early is a great idea because you need to be ready! There's nothing quite like dressing...more
James Cameron's movie, Avatar, won three Oscar awards and a Golden Glob. Now you can become part of the phenomenon and have some fun this Halloween in your very own avatar costumes. Here are some tips to help you make it real.Depending on the role...more
My sister is now my best friend but it wasn't always that way. We had our up and downs as children. We fought over toys when we were young and boys and make up as we got older. But I suppose we always knew that we had each other to depend on which...more
There are hundreds of options to choose from when it comes time for you to decide to open up a franchise of your own, but there are some important considerations that one must think about prior to doing so. Even though it may seem important to you to...more
Have you been to Asia before? If not, the very first place that you need to visit is India because this is an excellent place for tourists like you. For about 5,000 years now, India has been celebrating life and all its pleasures. If you find exotic,...more