The Muslim community in Durban forms a generous fraction of the Indian community in Durban. They were also determined to maintain and spread their religion wherever they settled. The rise of a Muslim culture in Durban dates back to the history of Saint Badsha Peer and Soofie Sahab. The grave of Saint Badsha Peer is … Read more
Contents Background The mythology for the fast The fasting prayer methodology Benefits from observing Purtassi. Background Every year the Tamil Indians in the Durban community observe a fast during the period from 17th September till the 17th of October, marking a month’s fast called the Purtassi fast. Purtassi is the Tamil word for September and … Read more
Nomkhubulwane, Zulu Goddess of Rain Nomkhubulwane is the Zulu Goddess of rain, nature, and fertility, and is regarded as the Mother Earth. She is believed to be capable of changing into different types of animals. The name Nomkhubulwane means “she who chooses the state of an animal”. In the olden days the Zulus would plough … Read more
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu auspicious night dedicated to the creator deity referred to as Lord Shiva in Hinduism. It is celebrated and observed throughout the world annually and in Durban it is an important day for Hindus as they flock to local temples to partake in this holy night also known as the Great … Read more
The significance of the red strings for Hindus practice is called Lakshmi Pooja. The month of August brings a very important Friday for Hindus throughout the world. On a predetermined Friday in August (determined by the moon) on the Hindu calendar, Hindus observe Lakshmi Pooja which is dedicated to the goddess Maha or Mother Lakshmi … Read more
Ibandla lamaNazaretha liyinkolo yabantu bendabuko ehlanganisa ubuKhrestu nezinkolelo zendabuko ezavela kuMphrofethi uIsaiah Shembe okunguyena umqali webandla lamaNazaretha. Mhlazane inkosi yamaNazaretha uMphrofethi uIsaiah Shembe ekhotheme kwase kuhlala inkosi iLanga, ngosuku okwakhothama ngalo uMqali wendlela lwabe seluba usuku lwesikhumbuzo okuthi njalo uma kungumhla ziyishumi nesishiyagalolunye kuZibandlela (19 December) kulindwe ebandleni, bese kuba nenkonzo yokulinda kanye nokukhumbuzana ngemisebenzi … Read more