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Ramadan:The Ninth month of the Islamic calendar

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             Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which is based on a 12 month lunar year of approximately 354 days, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting(sawm), prayer(salah) and reflection. It is a month of communal prayer in the mosque and constant study of the Qur’ān. During this fasting period all Muslims are expected to stay away from food, sex, alcohol and smoking.                It is the month in which it is believed that the Holy Qur'an was sent down from heaven "as a guidance for men and women, a declaration of direction, and a means of salvation."  During Ramadan, many Muslims go to the mosque and spend several hours praying. In addition to the five daily prayers that are part of the core of Islam, Muslims recite a special prayer called the Tarawih prayer (night prayer).   On the evening of the 27th day of Ramadan, Muslims observe a special night called Layat...

Vintage Dressing: Is The Fashion Industry Going Back In Time?

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              The world seems to slowly travel back in time especially in the fashion industry. Fashion has certainly come a long way from the top hats and petticoats era of the past. Clothes today have become a great combination of aesthetics and function. One might think that because of the progress that we have made in the area of clothing and fashion in general, we would not look back at our past. Reality, as always, has a way of denying what we all think                    "Vintage Dressing" is a colloquialism commonly used to refer to all old style of clothing.  A generally accepted industry standard is that items made between 20 and 100 years ago are considered "vintage" if they clearly reflect the styles and trends of the era they represent.  Vintage Dressing appears to be very common not only in Nigeria but all parts of the world. Many people even organise events with a vintage theme ...