Ramadan is the ninth and most sacred month in the
Islamic lunar calendar. During this month, archangel
Jibril revealed the first five verses of the Quran —
Islam's holy text — to Prophet Muhammad. The start
of the holy month is determined by the appearance
of the new crescent moon. This year, Ramadan is
expected to begin at sundown on or around Febru...
Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is
observed worldwide, but not always in the same
way. While many in the US exchange candy, flowers,
and gifts, other countries have their own unique
traditions. Some even celebrate on a completely
different date. Here are some interesting Valentine's
Day customs from around the world.
After spending months spinning in the Antarctic
waters, A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, is on the
move again. This massive chunk of ice covers 1,418
square miles (3,673 sq. km). This is more than twice
the size of the city of London. It weighs over a trillion
tons and is about 1,312 feet (400 m) thick.
Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement on
January 15, 2025. It marks the first step in ending
the 15-month conflict, which has killed thousands
and caused widespread devastation in Gaza. The
United Nations estimates that 1.9 million of Gaza’s
2.4 million residents have been displaced by the
war.
When a giant, dolphin-like animal washed ashore a
beach in Otago, New Zealand, locals alerted the
Department of Conservation (DOC). Upon arrival, the
experts realized the 16-foot (5-meter) mammal was
no dolphin. It was a spade-toothed whale, the rarest
whale species known to science.
Since early January 2025, multiple large wildfires
have erupted in and around Los Angeles (LA),
California, tearing through dry vegetation and
destroying entire neighborhoods. As of January 15,
2025, more than 12,000 homes, businesses,
schools, and other structures have been destroyed.
At least 25 people have died, and more than 100,...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the
third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy
of the American civil rights leader. The federal
holiday, which falls on January 20 this year, is
designated as a national day of service. It
encourages Americans to volunteer and help
improve their communities.
Boris and Svetlaya, a pair of rescued Amur tigers in
Siberia, Russia, have reunited as mates after being
separated for more than a year and over 100 miles.
Their heartwarming love story began in 2014 when
they were just cubs, brought together by fate.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United
States, died peacefully at his home in Plains,
Georgia, on December 29, 2024. The former
American leader, who turned 100 on October 1,
2024, was the longest-living president in US history.
Mr. Carter will be laid to rest at the family's residence
on January 9, 2025. He will be buried alongside his...
