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Navi Mumbai Muslim community starts Ramadan fasting from today

by Staff Reporter April 3, 2022

written by Staff Reporter

Yesterday, city residents sighted the crescent moon which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan

Muslim families across Navi Mumbai have commenced fasting for Ramadan from today, 3 April 2022, with great enthusiasm. This year, the holy month of Muslims will be observed sans any covid-19 restrictions as the state government has lifted all restrictions.

The holy month was started off with the first early morning “Sehri” of Ramadan and people are looking forward to the first “Iftar” in the evening.

This year, the iftars will see the congregation of both families and friends unlike the past two years.

Asma Shaikh, Kharghar resident, shares, “We look forward to a very enlightening month of Ramadan this year. There is a lot of excitement this year as we will be able to join in with our families and friends without any restrictions.”

Unlike the past two years, the muslim community of Navi Mumbai will be praying at mosques and visiting their friends and relatives for evening iftars.

LocalPress.in wishes all Ramadan Mubarak!

April 3, 2022 0 comments

Culture Featured Festivals & Traditions

Navi Mumbai gears up for Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri and Ramadan

by Staff Reporter April 1, 2022

written by Staff Reporter

Residents are set to celebrate the festivals with newfound freedom, post lockdown phase.

Navi Mumbai residents are very excited to be celebrating Gudi Padwa tomorrow, 2 April 2022, as this would be the first time in two years that the city would be free of covid-19 restrictions. Needles to say the there will be a festive vibe not seen in the past two years.

The state government has already lifted all covid-19 restrictions, surprisingly the wearing of masks too, which we hope, doesn’t turn out to be a hasty decision in future.

Nevertheless, residents couldn’t have asked for more, as they are readying themselves to celebrate Gudi Padwa in Navi Mumbai in a grand way.

Sohan Kulkarni, a Kharghar resident, shares, “We will be having a grand celebration this time as there won’t be any restrictions. Last year, we could not meet our relatives and friends on Gudi Padwa, but this time around it will be a huge get-together.”

The nine day celebrations of Chaitra Navratri will also start from tomorrow and people are all the more excited to be celebrating it this year. The nine days of fasting and visiting the Durga temples will be as vibrant as before.

Chhaya Sharma, a Vashi resident, shares, “We are so excited by the thought that we would be able to freely visit the temples this Navratri just like we used to do. It will be a nostalgic festival for all.”

The Muslim community of Navi Mumbai will be observing Ramadan, which is likely to commence from 3 April. The month long fasting rituals and the evening iftars will be different this time.

Asma Shaikh, a Kharghar resident, shares, “Our iftars had been only family affairs since the last two years so we are looking forward to some great ones this year with our relatives, friends and neighbours.”

Navi Mumbai will be giving out a vibrant festive vibe from tomorrow and we just hope that people take it slow and maintain the purity of the festivities by not going overboard in any manner.

LocalPress.In wishes all the residents of Navi Mumbai a Very Happy Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri and Ramadan!

April 1, 2022 0 comments

Events Featured Kharghar

Children having fun at Kharghar Agri-Koli Mahotsav 2022

by Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

written by Staff Reporter

Children are enjoying the many rides, games and treats available at the fair held as part of the Agri-Koli Mahotsav 2022 at Kharghar

Kharghar / Navi Mumbai: Since almost a week, families living in Kharghar have been visiting the fun fair being held at the open ground near Utsav Chowk. The fair is a part of the ongoing Agri-Koli Mahotsav 2022, being held in Kharghar.

The fair has been able to entertain children in many ways for all the exciting rides and games it has to offer. There are toy trains themed on animals, birds, Chhota Bheem and and others. There is also a paddle-push boating section.

Also read: Fun rides at Kharghar Agri-Koli Mahotsav 2022

A bouncy-castle has been keeping children excited all the time and a toy section has been attracting many of them.

The Kharghar Agri-Koli Mahotsav 2022 will conclude on 20 March 2022, so do visit it with your family and have a lot of fun!

P.S. Do wear masks and keep safe distance if possible (sadly very few are doing that at the fair).

March 17, 2022 0 comments

Events Featured

Fun rides at Kharghar Agri-Koli Mahotsav 2022

by Staff Reporter March 16, 2022

written by Staff Reporter

Kharghar / Navi Mumbai: Children, youngsters and adults are having a great time at the Kharghar Agri-Koli Mahotsav 2022, which is underway at the open grounds near Utsav Chowk.

From toddlers to adults, there is at least one ride to appeal to everyone. The mahotsav will continue till Sunday, 20th March 2022.

Watch a short clip: Kharghar Agri Koli Mahotsav 2022 – Fun Rides For All!

March 16, 2022 0 comments

World News

Chris Cuomo seeks $125m from CNN over alleged wrongful termination

by Staff Reporter March 15, 2022

written by Staff Reporter

As the cost of living crisis deepens, you may be assessing your regular monthly outgoings and looking for things you can cut back on. If you are lucky enough to be a homeowner, your biggest monthly expense is likely to be your mortgage.

But will your lender allow you to reduce your payments if you explain that you are struggling? And how will that affect your credit record? Similarly, if you have life insurance or a pension, can you take a break from your payments, and what will the consequences be?

March 15, 2022 0 comments