Eid Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Falling in Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, this festival is a spiritual and cultural occasion of reflection, unity, and compassion. From night-long prayers to vibrant processions and communal feasts, the day fills with devotion, joy, and remembrance. In 2025, the celebration takes place on 5th September.
History will be made in Leicester on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, as the city hosts the inaugural Ekvottachem Fest — a grassroots, community-powered celebration of Goan unity. Curated by global cultural champion Festakar Marius Fernandes, the event promises an evening of music, dance, storytelling, and tradition at John Bosco Hall, marking a vibrant chapter in the UK Goan diaspora’s cultural journey.
Leicester will make history on 23rd August 2025 with the first-ever Ekvottachem Fest, a vibrant celebration of Goan culture and community inclusion. Curated by renowned Festakar Marius Fernandes, this grassroots festival brings people together through music, food, dance, and dialogue — all in the spirit of ekvott (togetherness).
The picturesque village of Chinchinim, Salcette, came alive with the vibrant Baattachem Fest, celebrating Goa's agricultural traditions and rich cultural heritage. This landmark event brought together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate farming, sustainability, and community spirit.
