Meijer Gardens Celebrates the Holidays With More Than 40 International Traditions

Posted on March 16, 2013 by admin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (PRWEB) November 09, 2012

Experience the magic of the holidays at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with the annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition on display November 20 through January 6. More than 75,000 visitors from all over the nation welcome this exhibition as a holiday tradition, celebrating 42 international trees and displays, the enchanting Railway Garden and holiday wonderland that encompasses it.

Celebrating its 18th year, this exhibition draws visitors home for the holidays for an experience only Meijer Gardens can create.

This years focus highlights the much-loved Railway Garden, weaving through four lush indoor garden spaces, bringing together colorful plantings with storybook scenes. The one-of-a-kind horticultural artistry will complement the model trolleys, trains and handcrafted buildings featuring over 30 Grand Rapids landmarks. New additions to the display include: Meyer May House, Voigt House, Paddock Place (now Mangiamo!), Jersey Junction and Fifth Third Ballpark.

Year after year, the Railway Garden has always held a special place in the hearts of visitors, including my own, said Director of Horticulture Steve LaWarre. As you step under the arched bridge and into the garden, size and scale is forgotten as the scent of cedar and the luxuriant flora surrounds youits truly magical.

With a nod to the forthcoming Japanese Garden, the Japanese display will be enhanced to feature the traditional doorway decoration, kadomatsu. Meaning gate pine, this display is placed at the entrances of homes and businesses to bring prosperity and good luck in the New Year. Composed of bamboo, pine and plum blossoms, each item represents a significant element sacred to the Japanese culture. Kadomatsu will welcome guests at the entrance of the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

The kadomatsu is a breathtaking addition, which adds a unique quality to the Japanese display, said Assistant Curator of Special Exhibitions Lisa Roo. Its presence gives added cultural significance to the exhibition and makes for an unforgettable gateway into our conservatory.

Mainstays of the exhibition include the Germany tree, adorned with handmade glass ornaments and homemade springerle cookies, the England treewith antique Christmas cards and mistletoeand the beautiful Eid ul-Fitr display, which celebrates the end of Ramadan.

Meijer Gardens transforms into a botanic wonderland with poinsettias, orchids and amaryllis. Carriage rides through the candle-lit Sculpture Park, the smell of evergreens as visitors enter the building and the sounds of carolers and hand bells make it a festive place to enjoy the holiday season.

A variety of family-friendly activities are offered throughout the exhibition.

Exhibition Activities

-Extended Holiday Hours: Open until 9 p.m. on December 18-22 and 26-29

-Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides: December 4, 11, 18-22, 5:30-9 p.m.

Reservations required, call 616-975-3151. Members $ 60 per carriage, non-members $ 90 per carriage (up to four adults). A $ 25 fee will apply for all cancellations and rescheduling.

-The Original Dickens Carolers: Tuesdays, November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 6-8 p.m.

-Santa Visits: Tuesdays, November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 5-8 p.m.

-Art Activities for Families: November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 6-8 p.m.

-Roof Top Reindeer: Saturdays, November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 1-4 p.m.

-Sing-A-Long Trolley Rides: December 18-22, 5:30-9 p.m.

No reservations required. Adults $ 8, children $ 5.

-Christmas and Holiday Themed Classes: Enjoy festive learning opportunities for adults and families. Fees apply. Visit MeijerGardens.org/education for more information.

This exhibition is made possible by 40 sponsors including: The Meijer Foundation, Henry Mast Greenhouses, Inc., Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Universal Forest Products, Inc., Mike and Sue Jandernoa and Michigan Christmas Tree Association.

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About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

One of the worlds most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than 550,000 visitors annually. Meijer Gardens was recently ranked in the top 100 mostvisited art museums worldwide by Art Newspaper, the leading publication in global art news. The 132acre grounds feature Michigans largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest childrens gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Degas and Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Rodin, Moore, Bourgeois and Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero, Borofsky, Calder and Dine.







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MyBatua.com Extends the Special Eid Discounts Offer

Posted on March 16, 2013 by admin

(PRWEB) October 31, 2012

MyBatua.com offers heartiest greeting for Eid-al-Adha to all its customers. The Store has extended its special Sale offer to celebrate and share the joy of the festival to its customers. All Customers will still get 10 percent discount on shopping of US$ 100 and above and 15 percent discount on shopping for US$ 200 and above. MyBatua.com also offers free standard shipping to USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Singapore and many more countries for shopping above US$ 200.

MyBatua.com portal has reached higher popularity score within a short period of one year due to its high quality standards. The store offers modest Islamic clothing like Abayas, Jilbabs, Tunics and Skirts along with modern day matching accessories like brooches, hijabs, stoles and handbags. MyBatua.com also offers special handmade footwear.

With more than four decades of experience in the fashion industry MyBatua.com produces all products in its state of the art sweat free factories. Almost all the products are handmade and specially customized as per the demand of customers. MyBatua takes pride in offering this unique service to the people around the globe. The store offers personalized solutions to its customers for sizes from extra small to 7XL and customized lengths for a nominal additional cost.

The store being manufacturer also offers wholesale to cater worldwide Islamic boutiques and retail stores.

MyBatua.com gained popularity and trust by maintaining highest service standards and offering quality products at very affordable prices. New collection is added every fortnight to the online shop. Keeping the interest of its customers on top priority MyBatua.com has extended its special sale offer for another week. Valued customers can enhance the joy of celebrating the Eid festival by availing this offer.







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Celebrate Eid Al Adha with Muslim TV on Freeview and Roku players

Posted on December 16, 2012 by admin

London (PRWEB) October 24, 2012

UK viewers can celebrate Eid Al Adha this Friday with Muslim TV live on Freeview and Roku Streaming Players through the Vision TV Network from Vision247. Broadcast in both Arabic and English, Muslim TV offers a vibrant mix of five cultural and religious channels of programming, from Quranic recitation to cookery shows, all provided live, all day, every day from across the Middle East.

Muslim TV introduces viewers to the Quran through readings on Al Majd Holy Quran; Al-Sira, the life of Prophet Muhammad, the Hadiths and the Sunna on Al Majd Al Hadith al Nabawi; religious broadcasts from Egypt on Al Nas TV; and the the best quality Muslim programming in Arabic and English on the Iqraa channels.

To access these channels, viewers will need either a FreeviewHD enabled television or set top box; a Roku Streaming player; or a PC or web capable connected device. Any chosen device will be required to have access to a home broadband connection to receive Muslim TV broadcasts.

Muslim TV – on Vision TV Network2 – is located on Freeview channel 230. With just a click of the remote the Muslim TV package of channels are delivered over the internet at speeds which more than 90% of UK homes currently support. On a Roku Streaming Player such as the Roku LT or Roku 2 XS, viewers need to first download the VisionTVNetwork app available free from the Roku channels app store then just select Muslim TV to view.

Once connected to the VisionTVNetwork2 channel, viewers can view the full Muslim TV package for just

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Eid ul Adha 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by admin

Eid ul Adha 2012 and Hajj 2012 depends on moon sighting of the Hizri month of Dhul Hajj 1433.  I found the flowing option form different sites :

 

Saudi : Hajj is expected to fall between October 24-29, 2012

Google : Eid al-Adha begins in the evening of Thursday, October 25, 2012, and ends in the evening of Friday, October 26, 2012.

moonsighting.com : Eid ul adha date is between 26 & 27 of October.

 

 

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OFFICIAL 1st Day of Shawwal in Different Countries

Posted on August 18, 2012 by admin

Sunday, 19 August 2012:

  1. Afghanistan (Follow Saudi)
  2. Albania (Follow Saudi)
  3. Algeria (Follow Saudi)
  4. Armenia (Follow Saudi)
  5. Australia (Local Sighting)
  6. Austria (Follow Saudi)
  7. Azerbaijan (Follow Saudi)
  8. Bahrian (Follow Saudi)
  9. Bangladesh (Some areas follow Saudi)
  10. Belgium (Follow Saudi)
  11. Bolivia (Follow Saudi)
  12. Bosnia and Hercegovina (Follow Saudi)
  13. Bulgaria (Follow Saudi)
  14. Canada (Fiqh Council of North America and Muslim Association of Canada, Alberta)
  15. Canada (Shi’aa Community – Announced by Grand Ayatollah Hosseini Nassab, Also Hilal Committee of Canada)
  16. Chechnia (Follow Saudi)
  17. China (30 day completion)
  18. Cosovo (Follow Saudi)
  19. Denmark (Follow Saudi)
  20. Egypt (Moon Born before sunset & moon sets at least 5 minutes after sunset)
  21. Fiji Islands (Local Sighting)
  22. Finland (Follow Saudi)
  23. France (Follow European Council of Fatwa & Research (ECFR))
  24. Georgia (Follow Saudi)
  25. Germany (Follow ECFR)
  26. Hungary (Follow Saudi)
  27. Iceland (Follow Saudi)
  28. Indonesia (Local sighting)
  29. Ireland (Follow Saudi)
  30. Italy (Follow Saudi)
  31. Jordan (Follow Saudi)
  32. Kazakhstan (Calculations)
  33. Kenya (Local Sighting)
  34. Kuwait (Follow Saudi)
  35. Kyrgizstan (Follow Saudi)
  36. Lebanon (Follow Saudi)
  37. Libya (Follow Saudi)
  38. Luxembourg (Follow ECFR)
  39. Malaysia (Age > 8 hours, altitude > 2°, elongation > 3°)
  40. Mauritania (Follow Saudi)
  41. Montenegro (Follow Saudi)
  42. Netherlands (Follow Saudi)
  43. New Zealand (Local Sighting)
  44. Norway (Follow Saudi)
  45. Palestine (Follow Saudi)
  46. Philippines (Follow Saudi)
  47. Qatar (Follow Saudi)
  48. Romania (Follow Saudi)
  49. Russia (Follow Saudi)
  50. Saudi Arabia (30 day completion – Official Announcement)
  51. Spain (Follow Saudi)
  52. Sri Lanka (Local Sighting)
  53. Sudan (Follow Saudi)
  54. Sweden (Follow Saudi)
  55. Switzerland (Follow Saudi)
  56. Syria (Follow Saudi)
  57. Taiwan (Follow Saudi)
  58. Tajikistan (Follow Saudi)
  59. Tatarstan (Follow Saudi)
  60. Tunisia (Criteria of age, or altitude, or sunset-moonset lag)
  61. Turkey (Calculations)
  62. Turkmenistan (Follow Saudi)
  63. U.A.E. (Follow Saudi)
  64. UK (Follow Saudi) [Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres of London, The central Moon Sighting Committee of Great Britain]
  65. UK (30 days completion or Sighting from other country) [Wifaaqul ulama , Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat]
  66. USA (Fiqh Council of North America/Islamic Society of North America (Calculations)
  67. Uzbekistan (Follow Saudi)
  68. Yemen (Follow Saudi)

Monday, 20 August 2012:

  1. Brunei (Local Sighting)
  2. India (Local Sighting)
  3. Mauritius (Local Sighting)
  4. Pakistan (Local Sighting or 30 day completion)


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Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr – FG Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays

Posted on August 14, 2012 by admin

he Federal Government on Monday declared Monday, Aug. 20, and Tuesday, Aug. 21 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitri or Sallah celebration.

This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Anastasia Nwaobia, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior.

The statement said the Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urged Nigerians to emulate the exemplary attributes of Islam which are “love, tolerance and peaceful co-existence amongst the people”.

Moro further advised Nigerians, irrespective of their religious beliefs, to use the occasion for sober reflection and pray for the peace, unity and progress of the nation “in its march to nationhood”.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eid-el-Fitri or Sallah celebration will marks the end of the 30 days fasting embarked upon by Muslim faithful on July 20.

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Religious Organizations in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld

Posted on May 31, 2012 by admin

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 14, 2012

The Religious Organizations industry is made up of individual congregations throughout the United States, which will generate an estimated $ 103.6 billion in revenue in 2012. The country’s population has a long history of adhering to religious beliefs and attending religious congregations. In fact, the United States is an unusual example among developed nations. In other first-world economies, increased standards of living and education have consistently led to a drop in religious adherence, but the United States has gone against the trend, says IBISWorld industry analyst Caitlin Moldvay. Compared with other countries around the world, the United States is the most religiously developed nation, given its high standards of living and education. Down the time line, industry concentration is expected to increase slightly as “megachurch” establishments begin to emerge. There is also expected to be growth among smaller religions in the United States, such as Islam, due to an increase in immigrations. Nevertheless, these changes are not occurring at a rate that will lead to a substantial change in the industry’s concentration.

Nevertheless, in the five years to 2012, local religious organizations have suffered setbacks as the number of people who attend congregations decreased overall. According to the most recent 2011 Gallup poll, 29.0% of Americans reported that they attended services at least once per week, compared with 30.0% in 2007. Meanwhile, the share of Americans who seldom attend services rose from 28.0% in 2007 to 30.0% in 2011. As such, donations to congregations have also declined. Even for those who still attend houses of worship, donations dropped off in 2009 and 2010 because of the poor economy, says Moldvay. With less disposable income, people had less ability to donate to their local religious institutions. Because donations make up the majority of operators’ revenue, the Religious Organizations industry is expected to experience a 0.8% annual decline in revenue over the five years to 2012.

In the five years to 2017, IBISWorld expects the industry will benefit from modest economic improvement. Namely, the unemployment rate is forecast to decline over the five-year period, with the majority of job gains likely occurring from 2013 to 2016. With increased disposable income, donations to religious organizations are expected to improve among attendees. However, continued drops will forestall robust growth in religious establishment attendance over the next five years. For more information, visit IBISWorlds Religious Organizations in the US industry report page.

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This industry consists of religious organizations that operate for religious worship or the promotion of religious activities. It also includes organizations primarily engaged in administering an organized religion and smaller faiths that are not recognized within mainstream religious teaching. Establishments include churches, temples, mosques, synagogues, monasteries and other houses of worship. Schools that operate with an official religion are not included in this industry.

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Recognized as the nations most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.





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New Book Offers General Knowledge About Islam

Posted on May 31, 2012 by admin

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (PRWEB) May 22, 2012

In his new book Islam and the Glorious Kaabah (published by iUniverse), Sayed / Farouq M. Al-Huseini offers a guidebook for understanding Islam and its history dating back to Ibrahim of the Quran.

Al-Huseini states frankly, This book will tell you all you want to know about Islam. He offers his new book for two groups of readers: Muslims who have little or vague knowledge of their religion; and non-Muslims who would like to know more about Islam.

An excerpt from Islam and the Glorious Kaabah:

There is nothing which could be compared to God. To start with, no one has seen God, so that we can say where He might be in a definitive space or place beyond our comprehension as human beings. God is with us in our listening, hearing, sighting, and has knowledge of everything we say and do or even think about .God lives in our hearts and in our minds and souls. He is everywhere we can see, and everywhere our sight can reach, or cannot reach. He is everywhere and nothing can encompass Him. He is not limited to any place, He is limitless and He is The Greatest.

Al-Huseini believes his book, which he has written to be simple, direct and informative, offers an understanding that will help heal a world where, as he says, most things are against Islam.

About the Author

Sayed / Farouq M. Al-Huseini was born in Al Madinah Al Munawarah into a family of religious scholars. His father taught him to read and learn the Quran. He joined the Saudi Airline and become an airline pilot. Now retired, he lives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with his wife and children.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Readers Choice, Rising Star and Editors Choice designationsself-publishings only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis. For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on Twitter.

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Alltopics.com has All the Latest News on Islam

Posted on May 31, 2012 by admin

(PRWEB) May 27, 2012

Since 11 September 2001, there is no other topic that seems to bring as many controversies as the topic of Islam. Alltopics.com offers readers a concise and professional introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of more than 1 billion adherents. Islam.alltopics.com explores the following topics in depth: the history of Islam, doctrines and beliefs of Islam, Islamic practices and institutions, relations between Islam and other religions. Islam.alltopics.com discusses all issues relevant to Islam, and present accurate and reliable information based on Islamic beliefs.

Alltopics.com lives up to its reputation as a world-wide known complex source of knowledge on every topic with this comprehensive set of news, articles, videos and images on Islam. Islam.alltopics.com addresses hot topics like the treatment of women under Islam or various branches of Islam. Nothing related to the topic of this worlds second-largest religion will go unnoticed with alltopics.com.

If the reader browses islam.alltopics.com he will be amazed by the fact that alltopics.com is the source of the most current information from every site and news source on the internet, including Facebook, Twitter and GooglePlus. And getting to know the faith of Islam thanks to alltopics.com has never been easier and more pleasant.

Islam.alltopics.com traces how Islam grew from the other religions like Judaism and Christianity, introduces readers to the character of the greatest Islamic prophet- Muhammed; and in the most profound way demonstrates the basic facts from the history of Islam. Today, Islam is forced to struggle with various political, economical and social processes brought by modernity as well as with the stereotypes according to which, Islam is a religion of extremes. Alltopics.com competently connecting historic facts of Islam with the present-day situation wont disappoint anyone eager to get to know this fast evolving religion. .

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Issues of Race, Sexuality and Gender to be Addressed at Mormon Apologetics Conference

Posted on May 31, 2012 by admin

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) May 30, 2012

With the approaching Republican presidential nomination of Mitt Romney, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as its history and doctrines has been the focus of much media scrutiny. The annual FAIR Conference of scholars, apologists, and interested individuals will meet August 2-3, 2012 at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. At least fourteen scholars this year will address important and potentially controversial issues that have been highlighted by the national media or are confronting Latter-day Saints, including gay marriage, the impact of Californias Proposition 8, polygamy and questions of polyandry, Black Latter-day Saints, the Book of Mormon, the Book of Abraham, difficult issues in Mormon history, the threats to American religious freedom, and dealing with issues of faith and loss of faith.

Among the presenters are Brian C. Hales, author of Modern Polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalism: The Generations after the Manifesto and the forthcoming Joseph Smiths Polygamy, who will discuss new evidences relating to controversies about Joseph Smiths sexual polyandry. Kathryn Lynard Soper, founder and editor-in-chief of Segullah, a journal of literary and visual art for Mormon women, and Neylan McBaine, associate creative director at Bonneville Communications, will both discuss issues confronting Mormon women. Hannah Smith, Senior Counsel of the Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty, will discuss the unprecedented threats to American religious freedom and what Latter-day Saints can do. Joshua Johanson, an outspoken advocate for Mormons with same-gender attraction, will share insights he has gained as a faithful, married, Latter-day Saint who also experiences same-gender attraction.

Relating to ancient scripture, Royal Skousen, editor of the Book of Mormon critical text project, will speak about whether Latter-day Saints need to make changes to the Book of Mormon text. John W. Welch, who has published extensively on issues dealing with the Book of Mormon and Mormon doctrine, will discuss chiasmus in the Book of Mormon while Don Bradley, author of the soon to be published, Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Missing Contents of the Book of Mormon, will discuss those 116 pages. John Gee, a professor of Egyptology, will talk about the Book of Abraham and Rosemary Avance, a non-Mormon doctorial candidate at the University of Pennsylvanias Annenberg School of Communication, will discuss parallels in Mormon conversion and de-conversion stories. Hartt Wixam, a retired BYU professor and investigate reporter for the Deseret News, will give a presentation entitled Perception and Reality: Then and Now.

Rounding out the conference are popular speakers like the venerable Darius Gray, one of the founders of Genesis Group for Black Latter-day Saints and co-writer of the documentary, Nobody Knows: The Untold Story of Black Mormons, Ugo A. Perego who will be traveling from Rome, Italy to discuss aspects of DNA research and Mormon history, and Daniel C. Peterson who will talk about Mormonism, Islam, and the question of other religions.

Members of the media are particularly invited to visit with these and other conference participants, as well as to attend this important and informative conference in August.

FAIR is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing well-documented answers to criticisms of LDS doctrine, belief and practice. Along with the annual conference, which is open to everyone, FAIR also sponsors a website that includes answers to difficult questions. FAIR has an Ask the Apologist option where people can pose questions to apologists and FAIR also sponsors MormonVoices which responds to public discussions and comments from public figures that misrepresent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For details on the FAIR Conference, including how to purchase tickets, visit the FAIR website.







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