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''RAMADAN''

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                                                               ''RAMADAN'' Ramadan  ( / ˌ r æ m ə ˈ d ɑː n / ;  Arabic :  رمضان ‎‎  Ramaḍān ,  IPA:  [rama ˈdˤaːn] ; also  romanized  as  Ramazan ,  Ramadhan , or  Ramathan ) 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 . The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root  ramiḍa  or  ar-ramaḍ,  which means scorching heat or dryness. Fasting is  fardh  (obligatory) for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, travelling, are elderly, pregnant,  breastfeeding ,  diabetic ,  chronically ill  or  menstruating . F

''THE BADSHAHI MOSQUE''

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                  ''THE BADSHAHI MOSQUE'' The  Badshahi Mosque  ( Punjabi ,  Urdu :  بادشاہی مسجد ‎, or  Imperial Mosque ) is a  Mughal era  mosque in  Lahore , capital of the Pakistani province of  Punjab . The mosque is located west of  Lahore Fort  along the outskirts of the  Walled City of Lahore . The mosque is widely considered to be one of Lahore's most iconic landmarks. Badshahi Mosque was commissioned by Emperor  Aurangzeb  in 1671, with construction of the mosque lasting for two years until 1673. The mosque is an important example of  Mughal architecture , with an exterior that is decorated with carved red sandstone with marble inlay. Upon completion, it became world's largest mosque and remained so for 313 years until the expansion of  Prophet's Mosque . It remains the largest and most recent of the grand imperial mosques of the Mughal-era, and is the  second-largest mosque in Pakistan . After the fall of the Mughal Empire, the mosqu

10 Simple Ways to Conserve Electricity

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         10 Simple Ways to Conserve Electricity Conserving electricity is not just a matter of saving your money when it comes to the bill. It has become very important because the sources of electricity production are mostly coal or fossil fuels such as diesel, and they are running out. The power supply problems will get worse if we don’t switch to using renewable energy sources as much as we can. We should all contribute toward reducing the effects of global warming, and keeping our environment healthy; and these are some of the simplest, almost effortless ways of doing so. 1. Install A Solar Water Heater This is probably the best way to save the highest amount of electricity. Instead of using an electric water heater, or a geyser, which consumes a lot of electricity, use a solar water heater to save electricity. The only costs that a solar water heater incurs is of the installation, afterwards you will see a huge dip in your electricity bill. It is also a renewable f

NEW YORK!

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                                                                           NEW YORK! New York  is a  state  in the  northeastern United States , and is the  27th-most extensive ,  fourth-most populous , and  seventh-most densely populated  U.S. state. New York is bordered by  New Jersey  and  Pennsylvania  to the south and  Connecticut ,  Massachusetts , and  Vermont  to the east. The state has a  maritime border  in the  Atlantic Ocean  with  Rhode Island , east of  Long Island , as well as an  international border  with the  Canadian provinces  of  Quebec  to the north and  Ontario  to the west and north. The state of New York, with an estimated 19.8 million residents in 2015,    is often    referred to as  New York State  to distinguish it from  New York City , the state's most populous city and its economic hub. With an estimated population of 8.55 million in 2015, New York City is the  most populous city  in the United States and the premier gateway for legal  im

15 Easy Ways to Make Others Smile

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            15 Easy Ways to Make Others Smile Hi my name is Muhammad Ali and I love making people’s days better, and I know I’m not alone. Although we are constantly worried about our own problems, bills, or the way people think of us, making someone else smile or improving their day through a simple act of kindness can completely turn your mood around, too. What’s better? These kind, positive actions aren’t that hard to do, nor do they take that much time from our busy, frantic lives. Here are 15 super simple, fun ways to make other smile. 1. Crack a dad joke or terrible pun Okay, I know not everyone is super witty or clever or quick on their feet enough to do this. But even a simple joke or witty commentary will do. Humor is one of the quickest and easiest ways to make someone smile (crazy, right?!). Some people might find you corny or cheesy, but deep down inside their laughing too. Besides, your simple act of courageousness and your willingness to be vulnerable

''ISLAMABAD''

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                                                                ''   ISLAMABAD'' Islamabad  ( / ɪ z ˈ l ɑː m ə ˌ b ɑː d / ;  Urdu :  اسلام آباد ‎,  Islāmābād ,  Urdu pronunciation:  [ɪsˌlɑːmɑˈbɑːd̪] ) is the capital city of  Pakistan  located within the federal  Islamabad Capital Territory . With a population of two million, it is the  10th largest  city of  Pakistan , while the larger  Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area  is the third largest in Pakistan with a population exceeding five million.  The city is the political seat of Pakistan and is administered by the  Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation , supported by the '' Capital Development Authority  (CDA)''.  Islamabad is located in the  Pothohar Plateau  in the northeastern part of the country, between  Rawalpindi District  and the  Margalla Hills National Park  to the north. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of  Punjab  and  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa  with the Margall