The hijra's contributions enrich the diverse tapestry of Islamic cultural traditions while challenging societal perceptions ...

Time has come to think about whether the queer movement has relied too much on USAID and other global sources of funding.

The government will increase the number of beneficiaries of various social safety net schemes by at least 10 lakh from fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026, but allowances will see a small increase, although ...

Celebrated by more than 300 million people worldwide, Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old tradition cherished in Iran, Afghanistan, ...

Under the Ministry of Social Welfare, the monthly allowances will be raised by Tk50 to Tk150, depending on the specific programme. Additionally, more than 5 lakh new beneficiaries will be added across ...

South Asia has a long history of people designated as male at birth but who identify as female -- known as kinnar or hijra. In India's last census in 2011, more than 487,000 people were members of ...

The starting point of this calendar is the Hijra - the migration of the Prophet ... Today, more 300 million people worldwide celebrate Nowruz, marking not only the start of the new year but ...

This event, known as the hijra in Arabic—rendered in English ... "We were once an ignorant people, driven by our impulses," declared a Muslim envoy to an Ethiopian ruler during Muhammad ...

Drone strikes launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the Al-Maliha area in North Darfur state on Sunday, killing two civilians and injuring four others. Al-Maliha, located approximately ...

As Iranians celebrate the Persian New Year, explore the fascinating calendars still used around the world—shaped by sun, moon ...