Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals oi-Prerna Aditi By Prerna Aditi on April 14, 2021 Ramadan, also known as Ramzan is a sacred month in an Islamic year during which Muslims observed Roza (fast). This year the Ramadan is said to bring from 13 and/or 14 April 2021 and stay till 13 May 2021. During the entire month, Muslims will be observing a strict fast from sunrise to sunset. Muslims of all age groups are seen excited for observing fast during the entire month with utmost devotion and dedication. Only pregnant, breastfeeding and menstruating women, elderly and ill people are exempted from keeping the Roza. It is believed that observing fasts during the Ramadan month can help one in seeking blessings from Allah, the deity in Islam religion. Therefore, Muslims forbid eating or drinking anything after Sehri, i.e., the sunrise and before Iftar, i.e., sunset. The fast continues for 30 days after which Eid is … [Read more...] about Ramadan 2021: Here Are The Sehri And Iftar Timings That You Need To Know
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Preparing Kids (and Parents!) for COVID Vaccines
Source: American Academy of PediatricsxSELF, used with permission Co-Authored by Drs. Rachel Zoffness PhD & Samina Ali MD* A New Era: Vaccines and Needles We have finally, thankfully entered a new era: the era of the COVID-19 vaccine. While research indicates that vaccines are both effective and critical for ending the pandemic (Thompson et al, 2021), vaccine-hesitancy and fear slow our progress (Rosenbaum, 2021). And the fear isn’t just of the vaccine: It’s of needle pain, too. In fact, over 60% of children (Taddio et al, 2012) and almost one-quarter of adults fear needles (McLenon & Rogers, 2019). These untreated fears can lead to a lifetime of needle phobias, anxiety , and avoidance of important medical procedures like vaccine injections (McMurtry et al, 2015). In the era of life-saving COVID-19 vaccines, it’s never been more important to address needle phobia and fear of pain so that we — and our children — can be protected. But how? Research … [Read more...] about Preparing Kids (and Parents!) for COVID Vaccines
3 Ways Gen Z Can Help Address the Future of Work
As a society, we tend to scoff at our younger counterparts. What do they know? They haven’t been around long enough to “get it.” This perspective is misguided. In fact, organizations that embrace Gen Z talent will be ahead of the curve with respect to addressing some of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Namely, the balancing act of productivity and ethics while leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), the threat of climate change on our global economy, and the need to make real and lasting progress in diversity and inclusion initiatives. In terms of representation, Gen Z is taking over the workforce. Although their youngest members are only eight years old, the oldest members entered the workforce about four years ago, and they make up nearly a quarter of today’s workforce . Having witnessed both the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, Gen Z is ecstatic just to have a job. And in turn, they are eager to contribute and prove their worth. As stated … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Gen Z Can Help Address the Future of Work