Onam (IPA:[oːɳɐm]) is an annual Indian harvest festival celebrated predominantly by the Hindus of Kerala.[1][2] A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state[1][3] and includes a spectrum of cultural events.[4][5][1][6]
Various sections of Islam have raised concerns about the celebration of Onam by Muslims. However some Muslims observe Onam anyway, considering its celebrations and rituals as a cultural practice.[7][8]
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and Osella state that "Onam is not celebrated by Muslims" and the Muslims who do prepare an Onam feast have an air of a "daring secret". Some Muslim Indian...
Onam (IPA: [oːɳɐm]) is an annual harvest and cultural festival related to Hinduism that is celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala. A major annual event...
festival of Onam. The Kannyar Kali dances (also known as Desathukali) are fast-moving, militant dances attuned to rhythmic devotional folk songs and asuravadyas...
ancient relation with West Asia and the Middle East, even during the pre-Islamic period. Kerala Muslims or Malayali Muslims from north Kerala are generally...
are Muslims, 18.38% are Christians, and the remaining 0.33% follow other religions or have no religion. As of 2020, Hindus, Muslims, Christians and others...
Malayalee festivals such as Vishu andOnam festivals. Moreover, they also observe Deepavali and Thaipusam. As the Onam festival is observed for 10 days...
observed by both Hindus and non-Hindus, with the exception of Muslims among whom isolated celebration is observed. Mahabali Onam Pongal BSE India, India...
with non-Muslims after the Arab invasion of northwestern Sindh region of India, in 712 CE. The term 'Hindu' meant people who were non-Muslims, and it included...
against moral policing. Fathima also participated in the Puli Kali (annual Onam tiger mask dance), a popular event in Thrissur which usually see the attendance...
religious headquarters of Swamithope pathi and attracts large crowds from Tamil Nadu and across India. Onam is also celebrated in many places throughout...
8 November 2021. "Let's Rock n Roll: Mollywood star Jayaram to grace the Onam special episode". The Times Of India. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 8 November...
epitomizes the intertwining of personal sacrifice and the larger struggle for India's freedom. Onam, the revered festival of Kerala, unfolded in Kadathanadu...
August 2021 as an Onam Release. Nirmal Narayanan of International Business Times wrote, "Kuruthi is a masterpiece that is raw, intense, and brilliant." IB...
meal of Kerala eaten usually on celebratory occasions including weddings, Onamand Vishu. It is served on a plantain leaf. Because of its rich trading heritage...
celebrate a variety of festivals, namely Onam, Vishu, Deepavali, and Christmas. Malayali cuisine is not homogeneous and regional variations are visible throughout...
Muslim neighbors objected to. The Muslims retaliated by slaughtering a cow in front of the Hindu's house. The Hindus gathered, attacked the Muslims,...
people and Malayalees from Andhra Pradesh and Kerala celebrate the Ugadi festival (new year) andOnam. The ethnic Punjabis celebrate Vasakhi, Lodi and Gurpurab...
fireworks and sweets. Navratri: The great nine nights of the Goddess Durga, commemorating Her victory against the demon Mahishasura. Kartik Purnima Onam Janamashtami...
66, Christians had 1.78 andMuslims had 2.97. In 2000, the TFR was 1.73 with Muslims having 2.28, Nairs having a TFR of 1.47 and Syrian Christians having...
celebrated by the Muslim community of the state while the festivals like Christmas and Easter are observed by the Christians.Onam is a harvest festival...
on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2022. ""Ittymaani" and "Love Action Drama" leads the Onam box office race!". Sify. Archived from the original on 9...
and the Persian/Arabic word Barr (country/continent). Perhaps the most famous festival of Kerala, Onam, is deeply rooted in Kerala traditions. Onam is...
premiered in Asianet on 7 September 2022 coinciding with Mammootty's birthday andOnam. On the first day of its release, Bheeshma Parvam collected ₹6.95 crore...
Onam. It's celebrated by all people regardless of their caste and religion[citation needed]. The main festivals among Hindus are Deepavali, vishu and...
Christmas, Onam, and Easter are among the most notable holidays celebrated within the region. The main public transportation are private buses and taxis....
inauguration of the Onam Festival, introduction of the matrilineal system of inheritance in Kerala, settlement of different castes in Kerala, and foundation several...
assimilation and intermarriage between the communities. In Malaysia, Tamil Muslims are often referred to as 'Mamaks' while Malayalee Muslims are known as...
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