Ramadan is the ninth and most sacred month in the
Islamic lunar calendar. During this month, Jibril (the
archangel Gabriel in the Judeo-Christian faith)
unveiled the first verses of the Quran — Islam's holy
text — to Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan's start date
is determined by the appearance of the new
crescent Moon. This year, it is expected to begin at...
March marks the start of Women's History Month.
The month-long celebration highlights women's
contributions to American history, culture, and
society. This year's theme is "Women Who Advocate
for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion." Here are two
trailblazers who dedicated their lives to fighting for
equality.
Need more time to complete an assignment this
month? Then, you will be thrilled to know that 2024
is a Leap Year, an event that occurs every four years.
Instead of the customary 365 days, this year will
have 366 days. The extra day is added to the
calendar as February 29, also known as Leap Day.
It is not unusual for visitors to find diamonds at the
Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro,
Arkansas. Park officials at the 37.5-acre (15.2
hectare) park register one to two gem discoveries
almost weekly. But most stones weigh about a
quarter carat. On January 11, 2024, French tourist
Julien Navas defied the odds when he unearthed a ...
On February 14, Americans will show their affection
for family and friends with a gift or two. This display
of love will not come cheap. The National Retail
Federation (NRF) estimates that consumers will
spend a record $25.8 billion, an average of $185.81
per person, on Valentine's Day in 2024. It is no
wonder that US retailers love the holiday.
The countdown to Super Bowl LVIII — the National
Football League's championship game — has begun.
On February 11, 2024, a record 200 million
American adults are expected to tune in to watch
the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers
compete for the Vince Lombardi trophy. The
championship game, the fifth one for the Chiefs an...
Blow the horn! The world's largest cruise ship is
about to embark on its inaugural voyage. Royal
Caribbean's Icon of the Seas will glide out of the Port
of Miami on January 27, 2024, for a seven-day tour
of the Caribbean.
To say that Madison Marsh is an overachiever is an
understatement. The 22-year-old is an accomplished
pilot with an undergraduate degree in astrophysics
from the US Air Force Academy (USAFA). Now a
Second Lieutenant in the US Air Force, Marsh is
currently pursuing a master's degree in public policy
at Harvard Kennedy School. Oh, and on January 14...
Move over, tennis! There is a new recreational sport
in town — pickleball. In 2023, the Sports & Fitness
Industry Association (SFIA) deemed it the
fastest-growing sport in America for the third
consecutive year. They estimate that about 36.5
million people have played the game at least once in
the year.
