Toronto: The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization celebrated Shivratri and the 75th Anniversary the movement at their new location at 3000 Islington Avenue in Toronto. Dr. Kuldip Kular MPP, Ms. D. Charandasi, Consul & Head of Chancery were among the 250 people present. They hoisted a flag marking the celebration and shared their core philosophy [...]
Mississauga: The Rajasthan Association of North America, (RANA) Canada hosted its yearly Diwali Milan on November 13, 2010, at Sagan Banquet hall Mississauga. The event was attended by over 450 guests and was also graced by Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Time Hudak, Ontario PC Leader and Leader of Opposition, Ruby [...]
Eid al-Azha, an annual festival of Muslims, is celebrated in the last month of the Hijra calendar, that is, Zul Hijja. Muslims from all over the world gather at Mecca to celebrate Hajj in the month of Zul Hijja. To celebrate Eid al-Azha is like partial performance of hajj; it’s a day of solidarity. Only [...]
Toronto: The Toronto Raptors celebrated Diwali as a part of a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Nov.10th at the Air Canada Centre. The first ever South Asian Night had much of the community come out and support a great initiative taken on by the Toronto Raptors. Although the Raptors lost 101-96, the nail biting finish [...]
Toronto: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Friday November 5, 2010 buzzed with joy and excitement of Diwali, as visitors were greeted with rangoli as they entered the brightly glowing Mandir. Thereafter, visitors participated in chopda pujan, a special prayer ritual during which account books are purified and prayers are held for a prosperous New Year. [...]
Copiapo, Chile: Life never tasted so sweet. Thousands of Chileans partied long into the night to celebrate the release of all 33 miners in a perfect rescue operation. Champagne corks popped, balloons were released and confetti showered down at Camp Hope, where 33 flags flew as the crowd chanted “Viva Chile”. Church bells and car [...]
Mrs. Hardip (Dipa) and Mr. Narendra Shah, the founders and senior executives of Shah Financial Planning Inc., had celebrated their 60th Birthday (Shashthi Purti), on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Woodbine Banquet Hall, Toronto. About 300 guests enjoyed the celebration with Bollywood performances, trivia and dance competition on newspaper game with delicious dinner. Shahs [...]
India Rainbow Community Services of Peel celebrating its 25th Anniversary in Mississauga at a gala in Mississauga. Jason Kenney, Federal Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism was the chief guest at the event. Picture by Mohammed Moinuddin / Snapsindia Canada.
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