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City of lights: More than 30 000 LED lights lit the streets of London in celebration of Ramadan. Photo: Aziz Foundation
CHRISTMAS DAY

Eid Mubarak in a world on fire, at war

This year’s Eid is not naïve. It does not pretend the world is at peace. It does not ignore the children buried under rubble, the families displaced, the cities reduced to ash

  • Marlan Padayachee
7 min read
Sky’s the limit: Although fireworks have long been a tradition during the festival of Diwali, they are increasingly being replaced with greener options, such as digital light shows and drone displays. Photo: Suvan Chowdhury Pexels
CULTURAL HARMONY

Lighting the world: Diwali’s enduring message in a time of darkness

From Durban to Delhi, millions light diyas in defiance of darkness — reminding a fractured world that goodness still glows

  • Marlan Padayachee
7 min read
CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Embrace the magic of the season at carols at tree of light, sing-a-long, and more at the Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights

Don’t miss out on the Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights this festive season. Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable evening of festive carols, dazzling performances…

  • Joburg Zoo
3 min read