Most Beautiful Mosques in Different Countries : Part 1

Abu-Derwish Mosque in Amman, Jordan.

Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt.

Al-Fateh-Mosque in Manama, Bahrain.

Al-Fidos Mosque in Baghdad, Iraq.

Al-Zulfa Mosque in Seeb, Oman.

Auburn Mosque in Sydney, Australia.

Azadi Mosque in Ashgabat,Turkmenistan.

Celebrating Muharram in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Muharram or the 'sacred month' is the first month of the Islamic or Hijri calendar. The tenth day of Muharram is called Ashura. Imam Husain (R) the grandson of the Holy Prophet (SM) was killed on this day at the hands of the troops of Yazid.

Muharram has been observed since the 10th century AD. In Bengal also it has been observed for the last few centuries. The centre of observances of Muharram in Dhaka is the Husaini Dalan Imambara. Muharram processions have been common in this country since the 18th century AD. Horses and elephants were used in the processions.

In Dhaka, the procession begins at Husaini Dalan and, after winding its way through the city's streets, terminates at a place designated as Karbala on the banks of the Dhanmandi Lake. The replica of Duldul, the horse of Imam Husain (R) and the flags in the procession symbolize the presence of Imam Husain (R).

Also Latikhela (stick fight) is organised to remind devotees of the battle between the troops of Imam Husain (R) and Yazid.

As with other festivals in Bangladesh, Muharram has become an occasion for fairs at various places.

In course of time it turned into a traditional fair where handicrafts, pottery, brass ware, bows and arrows, swords made of CI sheet were the main exhibits. The merry-go-round and Ferris wheel are added attractions for children. The fair starts from the 7th of Muharram and ends on the llth.

Monpura Island: Bhola, Bangladesh.

Monpura is the name of an island which is situated in Bhola District under char fashion sub district. This island has the rich biodiversity, rich forestry including wildlife like spotted deer, monkeys, pythons and different type and also attractive migratory birds are found there.

During winter season various type of migratory birds take shelter in this island. Then the natural scenario of this island turns to panoramic beauty which is unbelievable without watch that seen. Now the name of Monpura is very much familiar to all of the Bangladeshi.

Moreover it is also known to film industry of the global. Because of that in 2007 one Bangladeshi film named “Monpura” was directed by one popular director Giasuddin Selim of Bangladesh.

This film “Monpura” of Bangladesh is made based on rural lives and this is also very much romantic film. 

What the special attractions of this island:
1. Both sunrise and sunset are visible. You can watch both the natural scenario which is rare and unbelievable without watch.
2. Salt production and fish processing are also attractive to all. Those do not have any idea about this then they will enjoy this.
3. Rich biodiversity and rich mangrove forests made this island attractive to all.
4. Boating and also fishing are also enjoyable to all.
5. watch migratory birds from very close is really mind blowing.

How to reach Monpura Island of Bangladesh:
There are different type of link between Monpura Island and other places of the country Bangladesh. You can use both road and water way to reach Monpura island. If you start your journey from Dhaka to Bhola then by bus you have to drive 325 miles. On the other hand if you use water way, then you have to drive 193 miles. Steamer service is also available for all. But to reach Monpura Island it needs 16 hours journey. This is tentative time for you all to make an idea on the destination.

What time best for visiting this island:
From November to March of every year is the best time for visiting this island.

What are constrains of this island:
1. Lack of accommodation and foods are the constrains of this island.
2.Lack of resort is another constrain of this island.

World Longest Sandy Sea Beach: Cox'sBazar, Bangladesh.

World Around Us : Part 4

The central government Sunday condemned the illegal pro-democracy movement Occupy Central for undermining social stability in Hong Kong in response to the surprise launch of the protest that has brought chaos to the city's business district. Protesters on Sunday evening spilled out onto some of Hong Kong's busiest streets in the Central and Admiralty districts, paralyzing traffic. Violent clashes have injured six police officers. The city's Hospital Authority said as of 9:45 pm Sunday, 26 people had been hospitalized due to the clashes, without identifying them.

Some villagers in southeast China's Jiangxi province created flag of China using dried red chili, rice, and beans to celebrate the upcoming National Day which falls on October 1.

A farmer rows a boat as he passes a marigold field at the Qianduo scenic spot in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province, September 28. Marigold here enters a full-bloom period.

Miss Myanmar World Wyne Lay (C) poses for photos after winning the crown at the Miss Myanmar World 2014 pageant in Yangon Sept. 27, 2014.

Robert Irwin, the son of late Australian wildlife expert Steve Irwin, celebrated his 10th birthday by feeding a saltwater crocodile for the first time.

Actresses perform during a traditional wedding ceremony at the flag plaza of athletes' village of the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, September 27.

Photo taken on September 27 shows the flower decorations to greet the National Day on October 1 at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China.

A female was confirmed dead and about 16 remained unconscious after a volcano named the Ontake erupted in central Japan shortly before noon on Saturday, local media reported, saying the eruption also injured dozens, with 25 in seriously condition.

Pakistan conducted a successful test fire of a short range surface-to-surface missile Hatf IX (NASR) from an undisclosed location in Pakistan on Sept. 26, the military said.

A Palestinian bee-sting therapist removes the sting left on the patient's face in Gaza City, on September 25. At the bee-sting clinic, patients receive treatment with bee stings, for many diseases like heart stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, hearing problems, kidney failure, etc.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the launch of his "Make in India" initiative prior to his scheduled departure to the United States in New Delhi, Sept. 25, inviting global firms to set up manufacturing bases here. 

A 3.06-meter-long and 206-kilograms-weight giant swordfish is seen at a fish stall in Qingdao City, north China's Shandong Province, Wednesday, September 25.

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the general debate of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the UN headquarters in New York, on September 24. The week-long general debate kicked off here on Wednesday

Afghan children take part in a taekwondo training in Herat province, western Afghanistan, on Sept.ember 23.

Pakistani livestock vendors waits for customers ahead of Eid al-Adha festival in southwest Pakistan's Quetta on September 20.

India on Wednesday became the first nation to have successfully reached Mars on its maiden attempt, a historic feat for the country's indigenous space program.

"India has reached Mars. History has been created. India is the only country to have succeeded in its first attempt," Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C) acknowledges the crowd during the opening ceremony of the Climate Summit at the UN headquarters in New York, on September 23. The one-day summit, convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, is expected to galvanize global action on climate change

In this pic provided by NASA, the MAVEN spacecraft approaches Mars on a mission to study its upper atmosphere. 

When it arrives on Sunday September 21, 2014, MAVEN's 442 million mile journey from Earth will culminate with a dramatic engine burn, pulling the spacecraft into an elliptical orbit. It's designed to circle the planet, not land.

Protestors take part in the "flood Wall Street" demonstrations against climate change in New York, the United States, September 22.

World Around Us : Part 3

No campaign won the Scottish independence referendum to keep Scotland within UK, polling results showed on Friday.

An installation by Brazilian artist Eduardo Srur is displayed on one of the bridges that cross the Pinheiros River in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 18. Pinheiros River is a major waterway that flows through Sao Paulo and also one of the most polluted rivers. The exhibition aims to raise awareness in the society about the pollution of the river.

Splendid lighting works including rainbow, aurora and Mount Fuji were seen in a park in Japan. More than 7 million LED lights together turned the park into fairyland.

Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, central China's Henan Province is suing the local tourism office for nearly 50 million yuan ($3 million) in delayed ticket dividends and over 2 million yuan ($323,000) of default fine.

The temple in 2009 struck a deal with the local scenic area management committee over management to gets 30 yuan ($5) of each 100 yuan ticket. The temple says that from November 2011 to October 2013, it did not receive full payments.

A model demonstrates the gear of Play Station 4 during the Tokyo Game Show 2014 in Makuhari of Chiba, Japan, September 18.  A total of 421 companies and organizations from 32 countries and regions participate in the show.

Visitors pose for photos at the "sky sailor" area in the Wuhu Fangte amusement park in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province. A season-long tourism promotion event has been launched in Wuhu in September, featuring magic performance.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi that new road from India to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in west China's Tibet Autonomous Region via Nathu La in Sino-Indian border will be constructed. The new path is set to ease Indian pilgrims’ entry.

A South African military officer tests an ultra short missile launch system during the first day of Africa Aerospace and Defense 2014 Exhibition in Waterkoof Air Force Basement on the southern outskirts of the administrative capital of Pretoria, on September 17. The exhibition is the largest one of its kind in Africa. A total of 347 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions took part in the biennial exhibition which will last till Sept. 21.

Photo taken on September 17 shows the scene of a building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria. The death toll of a building collapse at a church in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos has reached 70 on Wednesday, a spokesman of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said in the latest development on the incident which occurred last week.

Photo taken on September 17 shows a house destroyed by Typhoon Kalmaegi in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. It is believed that a total of seven people died in the Typhoon Kalmaegi, said the country's National Committee for Search and Rescue.

Photo taken on September 16 shows the golden carriage of the Dutch royal family during the annual parade on the Prince Day or the Budget Day, in the Hague, the Netherlands.

Accompanied by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhi's former residence and tried to operate a charkha, the spinning wheel Gandhi had used.

Muslim pilgrims wait for their flight to Saudi Arabia for an annual pilgrimage, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, September 17. About 14,500 Chinese pilgrims are scheduled to go to Mecca for an annual pilgrimage this year. The Mecca pilgrimage, also known as the Hajj, is a Muslim religious tradition that specifies that all able-bodied Muslims who can afford to travel to Saudi Arabia must visit Mecca at least once in their lives.