Muharram in Ajmer is not only a time of deep religious devotion but also a celebration of traditions that have been preserved ...

African mehndi, or henna, is a beautiful tradition that has been passed down through generations. It's an art form that uses ...

The art of adorning women with henna is part of a heritage and traditional lifestyle stretching back several millennia. The ancient Egyptians used it as an embellishment as far back as 5,000 years ago ...

HYDERABAD: Attired in a black suit, 65-year-old Aapa Kulsoom is busy comforting a group of women, who have gathered at her imambargah in one of Hyderabad’s oldest localities, Gari Khata, to have their ...

This post was updated May 16 at 11:16 p.m. ROOT[D is bringing the joy of South Asian weddings to UCLA. The contemporary fusion dance team organizes an annual Mock Mehndi event mimicking a South Asian ...

LAHORE: Singer Hadiqa Kiani is no stranger to the limelight. She has been enthralling fans the world over for nearly two decades and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. Basking in the success of ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The University of Georgia's Pakistani Student Association held Mehndi Night, the ...

Most South Indian brides traditionally do not wear intricate North Indian mehndi designs. Instead, they follow the ...

Mehndi is one of the oldest forms of traditional body art. The word mehndi is derived from a Sanskrit word 'mendhika' or the henna plant. Henna leaves have been used for centuries for its medicinal ...