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Int'l students at Gujarat University attacked for offering namaz in hostel

An FIR was registered against 20-25 individuals, and nine teams have been formed to conduct a probe into the incident, Police Commissioner GS Malik said

Sec 144 imposed after stone pelting during Eid Milad procession in K'taka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the situation is now under control and 40 people have been arrested so far in connection with the incident

EID Milad-un Nabi Mubarak 2023: 10 Best wishes, quotes and messages

One of the most auspicious Muslim festivals will be celebrated across the world. Here are the best wishes, quotes and messages to share with your beloved friends and family members

Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi: Date, history, importance, celebration, wishes

In Arabic, this day is also called Nabid, Mawlid, or Mawlid an-Nabi. The Eid Milad-Un-Nabi falls during Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic year

Delhi declares dry day on Independence Day, Muharram, Janmashtami, Eid

Liquor sale in Delhi will be prohibited on four days including the Independence Day, during the ongoing quarter ending September 31, said a Delhi government statement. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved a proposal of excise department for a ban on liquor sale on Muharram, July 29, Independence Day, August 15, Janmashtami, September 7, and Eid-e-Milad on September 28, it said. The Delhi government declares dry days every three months.

Jammu sees joyous celebrations of Eid; Indo-Pak troops exchange sweets

Jammu delved in joyous celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha on Thursday with a large number of people gathering at mosques to offer prayers for the peace and prosperity of the country. In Poonch, Indian and Pakistani troops came together at Rahe Milan to celebrate the Eid by exchanging sweets and gifts. Eid-al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, holds significant religious and cultural importance among Muslims worldwide. The main congregation took place at the Eidgah and Mecca Masjid in Jammu, where hundreds of people performed Namaz-e-Eid. "In Jammu, the biggest congregation takes place at here at Eidgah. The spirit of brotherhood sets a remarkable example. Apart from commemorating the Prophet's sacrifice, we prayed for the peace and prosperity of our nation," Gulam Mohmmad, a local resident, said. Sonaullah Malik, who also offered prayers at Mecca Masjid in Bhatindi area, said that on the day, people of different faiths come together to support and celebrate with Muslims, plyi

Kharge extends Eid al-Adha greetings, wishes to build a peaceful society

He also said that the festival epitomizes the noble values of sacrifice, trust, and forgiveness

Eid ul-Adha prayers 'not allowed' at Jama Masjid, Eidgah in Srinagar

Authorities here have disallowed Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid as well as the Eidgah in the city, according to the managing body of the mosque. Congregational Eid prayers have not been allowed at the Eidgah for the last many years now. In a statement, the managing body of the Jamia Masjid said on Wednesday, "This is to inform the public that authorities have conveyed to Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid that once again, Eid ul Adha prayers will not be allowed at the historic and central Eidgah Srinagar". Eid prayers have not taken place at the Eidgah since 2016 after the killing of then Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, as the authorities apprehend law and order issued. Wani, then a poster boy of militancy in the valley, was killed in an encounter with security forces on July 8, 2016 -- three days after Eid ul Fitr. His killing led to protests in the valley for many months. The Anjuman also denounced the continued detention of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Mohammad Umar Farooq, who

Delhi police beef up security amid ongoing celebration of Eid-al-Adha

Delhi Police Special CP Deepender Pathak also ensured the deployment of security forces and said that the top most law and arrangements are made on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha

Stock market holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut today on account of Bakri Eid

Stock market holiday was changed from June 28 to June 29 after the Maharashtra government issued an order, postponing the data of the Bakri Eid holiday in the state

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to citizens on eve of Id-uz-Zuha

The President said, Id-uz-Zuha is the holy festival of love and sacrifice

Eid-ul-Adha 2023: Date, History, Importance, Celebration in India

The Islamic community all over the world celebrates the festival of Eid-al-Adha, also known as Eid-ul-Zuha. The celebration marks Prophet Ibrahim's commitment to Allah with his status forfeiting his c

Lanka declares special bank holiday on Jun 30 to set in debt restructuring

Sri Lanka's Central Bank on Monday declared a special bank holiday on Friday to ensure a continuous five-day cooling-off period after the government's announcement on the domestic debt restructuring (DDR) process as part of the efforts to revive the cash-strapped economy. According to government sources, the DDR plan would be announced on either Wednesday or Thursday, with Parliament expected to take it up over the weekend. Governor of the central bank, Nandalal Weerasinghe, said that June 29 to July 3 would be continuous bank holidays with the Colombo Stock Exchange also observing a holiday on June 30. We have now reached the stage of announcing domestic debt optimisation. For this, we need some time (and) space to discuss the plan in the cabinet, discuss at the finance oversight committee in Parliament, and finally present it in Parliament for approval," Weerasinghe said, adding that a minimum of five days would be required for the entire process. On Thursday, Sri Lanka will ...

Strictly follow govt guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid: Jamiat

Prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Monday urged Muslims to strictly follow government guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha and not to share pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. Eid ul-Azha, also called the festival of sacrifice, will be celebrated on Thursday. Muslims across the globe offer sacrifice of animals as permitted by law in their respective countries as a symbol of the willingness and obedience to God that Prophet Ibraham showed in offering his son Ismael as sacrifice. In a statement, Jamiat Uleme-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani said that in view of the current situation, it is important that Muslims take precautionary measures while offering the sacrifice of animals. He urged them not to share pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. Madani also urged Muslims to strictly follow the government guidelines while performing 'qurbani (sacrifice) and not to sacrifice prohibited animals. He urged them to take the ...

Over 900,000 passengers likely to pass through Abu Dhabi Airport during Eid

Between the 23rd of June and the 7th of July, Abu Dhabi Airports estimates over 900,000 passengers will pass through Abu Dhabi Airport, with over 5,000 flights across 109 destinations in 59 countries

Michigan introduces bills to recognise Diwali, Eid as official holidays

Three legislators, including an Indian-American, in the Michigan State House have introduced a set of bills to establish festivals like Diwali and Eid as official state-recognised holidays

Moon sighted at several places, Eid to be celebrated in India on Sat

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in the country on Saturday as the moon was sighted this evening. Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places and was informed that moon was sighted at several places. Eid will be celebrated in the country on Saturday, he said. Describing Eid as a festival of brotherhood and harmony, Ahmad said "On this occasion, we pray that brotherhood and harmony that has existed in the country for 75 years continues to prosper." Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali of Lucknow said the moon was also sighted at several places in Uttar Pradesh and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated across the world on different days and it is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon which is supposed to denote the start of the Shawwal month in the lunar Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the fasting mon

When is Chand Raat, Eid-ul-Fitr in Middle East, India? Details here

On Thursday, Muslims in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, the UK, and other Middle Eastern and Western nations will get ready to see the crescent moon

Eid celebrated with fervour in India as people cast aside Covid-19 fears

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday

Assam govt bans mass gatherings on Eid to curb spread of Covid-19

The Assam government on Monday announced that no public congregation will be allowed in the state on Eid in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.