Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi (15-16 September) is an Islamic event that commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is commemorated by Muslims during the month of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month of the Muslim calendar. Also called Maulud Nabi in Malaysia, the day is commonly marked by religious lectures and readings of … Continue reading “Muhammad’s birthday”
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) was an Austrian composer and organist, best known for his symphonies and sacred music. His compositions helped to define contemporary musical radicalism, with their dissonances, unprepared modulations and roving harmonies. He is best known for Symphonies Nos 3 to 9 – each of them has a distinctive character but all have common … Continue reading “Bicentenary of the birth of Anton Bruckner”
Earlier this year, the Museum of the Order of St John partnered with the University of Birmingham and two of our students to explore and interpret the internationally important Crusader Coin Collection. The coins have been the object of the project “Bearers of the Cross”, which has made them available on an online catalogue and … Continue reading “The Crusader Coin Collection – Museum of the Order of St John partnership with the University of Birmingham”
The British-American post-war film ‘The Third Man’, which was shot in Vienna, celebrated its world premiere in London in 1949 and was successful all over the world. By composing the film music, Viennese Heurigen musician Anton Karas became a world star overnight. Written by Graham Greene, directed by Carol Reed and starring, among others, Joseph … Continue reading “75th anniversary of the UK premiere of ‘The Third Man’”
Krishna Janmashtami, also called Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. Devotees keep fast on the day of Krishna Janmashtami and offer prayer to the deity for good health and happiness. Hindus believe that on this day, Lord Vishnu, the preserver or sustainer of life, was … Continue reading “Krishna Janmashtami 26 August”
George Stubbs ARA (1724-1806) was an English painter, best known for his paintings of horses. Self-trained, Stubbs learnt his skills independently from other great artists of the 18th century such as Reynolds and Gainsborough. Early clients for his sporting and racing paintings included many of the noblemen who founded the Jockey Club. Stubbs spent his … Continue reading “George Stubbs 300th anniversary”
Raksha bandhan (or Rakhi) is a Hindu festival, taking place on the full moon in the month of Sravana, which celebrates brotherhood and love. The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is the verb to tie. On this day, sisters tie rakhi (a bracelet made of interwoven red and gold threads) on the wrists of their brothers to … Continue reading “Raksha Bandhan 19 August”
International Left Handers’ Day is an international day observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of left-handed individuals. Left Handers’ Day is celebrated on August 13th to represent the approx 13% of the population who are left handed. On 13th August 1992 the Left Handers’ Club launched International Left-Handers Day, an … Continue reading “International Left Handers’ Day 13 August”
Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, was a Polish-British novelist, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language, although he did not speak English fluently until his twenties. He wrote novels and stories, many in nautical settings, that depict crises of human individuality in the midst of what he saw … Continue reading “Joseph Conrad – centenary”
Post submitted by Akshita, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Asalha Puja (20 July 2024), also known as Dharma Day, is one of the most significant Buddhist holidays, celebrated annually on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month, typically in July. This day marks the Buddha’s first sermon, which set the wheel of … Continue reading “Asalha Puja: Celebrating the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma”
