Alvida Jummah, also known as Jumu'atul-Widaa, holds profound significance in the Islamic faith as it marks the farewell Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. Scroll to see how it is being observed across the world. Image credits: ANI/AFP
05 April,2024 05:30 PM IST | Editor
Sindoor Khela celebration was held at the Bengal Club Durga Puja in Shivaji Park, Dadar representing a colourful farewell ritual, taking place on 'Bijoya Dashami,' the concluding day of the Durga Puja festivities. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar
24 October,2023 06:05 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Ganpati Visarjan 2023: Mumbai famous Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh idol visarjan was performed Friday morning around 9:20 am. The procession, which began at 11 a.m. on Thursday, moved through the city and reached Girgaon Chowpatty for immersion at around 8.30 on Friday. (Pics/PTI)
29 September,2023 02:12 PM IST | Editor
The last day of the 10-day Ganeshotsav brought Mumbai’s business to a partial standstill as devotees lined up to bid farewell to their beloved deity. Pics/Team Midday
29 September,2023 10:08 AM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Dressed in colourful attire, members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday got their group photograph clicked in the old Parliament building, hours before legislative proceedings shift to the new Parliament House. Photos/PTI
19 September,2023 12:29 PM IST | Editor
It's a bittersweet farewell for many Mumbaikars as they bid adieu to the iconic red double-decker buses that have been party to city's developing public transport for over eight decades. Pic/Satyajit Desai
15 September,2023 01:46 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Actor Gufi Paintal, best known for playing 'Shakuni mama' in the epic TV serial Mahabharat, died on Monday at a hospital here due to age-related issues, his nephew Hiten Paintal said. He was 79. The veteran actor, whose real name was Saravjit Singh Paintal, was admitted to a hospital in suburban Andheri. Gufi Paintal's last rites were held at 4:30 pm at the Oshwira Crematorium in Andheri in suburban Mumbai. "The last rites were performed by his son Harry. We had family and friends from the industry including Pankaj Dheer, and Surendra Pal, among others at the crematorium," Hiten said.
05 June,2023 06:33 PM IST | Bahni Bandyopadhyay
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan, Australian stars Glenn McGrath, Merv Hughes, Ian Healy and Mark Waugh were among a group of Shane Warne's former teammates at a private event to bid farewell to the cricketing great, who died earlier this month in Thailand. Pics/ AFP
20 March,2022 12:55 PM IST
The passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday plunged the country into mourning. Here's how the country paid tribute to its beloved 'Queen of Melody. Pics/PTI
06 February,2022 07:18 PM IST_d.jpg "IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid Covid-19 restrictions")
On the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, Mumbaikars bid farewell to their favourite deity, Lord Ganesha. The immersion processions of Mumbai's famous Ganpati pandals, Mumbaicha Raja and Lalbaugcha Raja were a low-key affair. Ganpati immersions across the city took place amidst tight police security and in keeping with the Covid-19 guidelines. Pics/mid-day photographers, PTI, AFP.
20 September,2021 10:02 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
