Showing posts with label * Festivals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label * Festivals. Show all posts

Friday, May 3, 2019

Germany: Octoberfest

Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Held annually in Munich, Bavaria,Germany, it is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid or late September to the first weekend in October, with more than six million people from around the world. during the 16-day festival in 2013, for example, 7.7 million litres (66,000 US bbl; 1,700,000 imp gal) were served. Visitors also enjoy numerous attractions, such as amusement rides, sidestalls, and games. There is also a wide variety of traditional foods available.


Thanks to Mr Peter.

Monday, June 26, 2017

Malaysia: Ramadan

Ramadan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths.



Thanks to Ms Jaya. The card shows The Sultan Sallahuddin Mosque in Shah Alam. Wishing all my friends a very happy Ramadan.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Denmark: Christmas

Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.



Thanks to Ms Hans J. Wishing all my friends a very happy Christmas.