Celebrations
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May 14 is a significant date in the history of Fiji, especially for the Fiji Indians. It was on May 14, 1879, that the first ship – Leonidas – arrived in Fiji with 463 Indian indentured labourers to work largely in the country’s sugar cane plantations as bonded workers, which came to be referred to […]
International Nurses Day is marked on May 12, and also observes the birth of Florence Nightingale, usually recognised as the ‘founder of modern nursing. Every year, International Nurses Day is marked on May 12 to honour and recognise the efforts of nurses across the globe. The day is commemorated to acknowledge the sacrifices and invaluable contributions that […]
International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4. It was instituted after a proposal was emailed out around the world on January 4, 1999, due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a bushfire in Australia. The incident On December 2, 1998, a tragic event shook the Linton Community, Australia and […]
Woh Meri Bad Suloki Par Bhi Mujhe Dua Deti Hai Aagosh Main Le Kar Sub Gham Bhula Deti Hai Yun Lagta Hai Jaise Jannat Se Aa Rahi Hai Khushbo Jab Woh Apne Pallu Ki Mujhe Hawa Deti Hai Main Jo Anjane Main Karo Koi Galti Meri Maa Is Par Bhi Muskura Deti Hai Kya Khoob […]
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations. In 1948, the WHO held the First World Health Assembly. The Assembly decided to celebrate 7 April of each year, with effect from 1950, as […]
Hindus throughout Fiji and former residents abroad will tonight mark the conclusion of the Holi festival with the Budhwa Mangal. Rather than being a part of the Sanatan Hindu religion in the Fijian Diaspora the practice of Budhwa Mangal is more of a culture. It records and relates us back to our roots- originating from […]
Guru Amar Das was born on 5 May 1479. Sri Guru Amardas was the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Sikh Guru on 26 March 1552 at age 73. Before becoming a Sikh, on a lovely pilgrimage after having been prompted to search for a guru, he heard his nephew’s wife, Bibi […]
Weather, climate and water extremes are becoming more frequent and intense in many parts of the world as a result of climate change. More of us are exposed than ever before to multiple related hazards, which are themselves evolving as a result of population growth, urbanization and environmental degradation. Forecasts of what the weather will […]
Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is a religious occasion celebrated with much pomp. It is considered the second biggest Hindu festival after Diwali, and the celebrations last for two days – Choti Holi or Holika Dahan and Dhulandi or Rangwali Holi. It marks the celebration of the victory of good over evil. The […]
Observed on March 4, World Obesity Day is an initiative that is directed towards the eradication of the global obesity crisis. Earlier October 11 was marked as Would Obesity Day. Since 2020, the date has been changed to March 4. To know more about World Obesity Day, let’s know about its theme, history and significance: […]
