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19 February 2026

A family shares Bubur Pedas (spicy porridge) for their iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah at the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 19, 2026. This long-standing tradition, preserved by the Sultanate of Deli, involves distributing the historic Malay Deli dish to hundreds of Muslims as they observe the fast. The event, held at the mosque's iconic Arabic-style grounds, remains a significant cultural and communal highlight for the people of Medan, bringing families together to preserve a legacy that spans generations.

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19 February 2026

A family shares Bubur Pedas (spicy porridge) for their iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah at the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 19, 2026. This long-standing tradition, preserved by the Sultanate of Deli, involves distributing the historic Malay Deli dish to hundreds of Muslims as they observe the fast. The event, held at the mosque's iconic Arabic-style grounds, remains a significant cultural and communal highlight for the people of Medan, bringing families together to preserve a legacy that spans generations.

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19 February 2026

A family shares Bubur Pedas (spicy porridge) for their iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah at the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 19, 2026. This long-standing tradition, preserved by the Sultanate of Deli, involves distributing the historic Malay Deli dish to hundreds of Muslims as they observe the fast. The event, held at the mosque's iconic Arabic-style grounds, remains a significant cultural and communal highlight for the people of Medan, bringing families together to preserve a legacy that spans generations.

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19 February 2026

A family shares Bubur Pedas (spicy porridge) for their iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah at the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 19, 2026. This long-standing tradition, preserved by the Sultanate of Deli, involves distributing the historic Malay Deli dish to hundreds of Muslims as they observe the fast. The event, held at the mosque's iconic Arabic-style grounds, remains a significant cultural and communal highlight for the people of Medan, bringing families together to preserve a legacy that spans generations.

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19 February 2026

A family shares Bubur Pedas (spicy porridge) for their iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah at the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 19, 2026. This long-standing tradition, preserved by the Sultanate of Deli, involves distributing the historic Malay Deli dish to hundreds of Muslims as they observe the fast. The event, held at the mosque's iconic Arabic-style grounds, remains a significant cultural and communal highlight for the people of Medan, bringing families together to preserve a legacy that spans generations.

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19 February 2026

A Kashmiri Muslim devotee offers prayers inside the Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani shrine on the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on February 19, 2026. The Muslims' holy fasting month of Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran occurs during its last 10 nights. Muslims celebrate it yearly by praying during the nighttime and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. It is also a time for socializing, mainly in the evening after breaking the fast, and a shift of all activities to late in the day in most countries. Meanwhile, apple growers across Kashmir voice deep concern over the proposed India-United States interim trade agreement, warning that easier market access for American apples could sharply undercut local produce and threaten the backbone of the region's rural economy.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India take part in a procession in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics, including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India and various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics--Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi--Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India take part in a procession in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics, including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India and various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics--Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi--Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India take part in a procession in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics, including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India and various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics--Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi--Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come for the Maha Shivaratri and perform religious rituals in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics -- Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi -- Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come for the Maha Shivaratri and perform religious rituals in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics -- Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi -- Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come for the Maha Shivaratri and perform religious rituals in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics -- Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi -- Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come for the Maha Shivaratri and perform religious rituals in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics -- Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi -- Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come for the Maha Shivaratri and perform religious rituals in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics -- Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi -- Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come for the Maha Shivaratri and perform religious rituals in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics -- Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi -- Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come to Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, for Maha Shivaratri and take part in a procession in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics--Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi--Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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