Happy Women's Day  International Women's Day was established by Western women for all oppressed women around the world.   In 1910, during a conference in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin, a German socialist, proposed the idea of International Women's Day which was unanimously accepted. Since then, women have been marching annually on this day across the world, demanding shorter working hours, better pay, voting rights, education rights, marriage rights etc  We, as men, must raise our voices for the genuine rights of women. Women deserve the best healthcare, the best education, the best jobs, fair wages and respect everywhere in the world. They should not be reduced to mere objects of entertainment for men or means of profit for business owners. Women should be encouraged to wear dignified attire, like that of the President of the USA or the Queen or King of the UK. A woman should be judged by her intellect, not merely by her nude looks.  On t...

  The Practice of Fasting in Religions Worldwide Fasting is a common practice in many religions. It serves as a means of spiritual purification, self-discipline or expressing devotion. Below is a list of major religions that observe fasting, along with details on when, how long and why they fast: 1. Islam       - Fast: Sawm during Ramadan      - When: The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.      - How long: From dawn to sunset for 29–30 days.      - Why: To develop self-discipline, empathy for the poor and spiritual closeness to Allah. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   2. Christianity       - Fast: Lent, Good Friday and other fasting periods.      - When: Lent lasts 40 days before Easter; Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter.      - How long: 40 days for Lent (some denominations fast only on specific day...