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Hyderabad: Eid-ul-Fitr prayers observed at Mecca Masjid
The area around the Mecca Masjid turned into a scene of full colours on Wednesday, as scores of Muslims residing in the city offered prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Men were seen wearing traditional Eid garments, with children trying to learn how to put on the traditional headdress." I am feeling very special today. I will do some charity today and will try to continue this regime for the next couple of days. I will also meet my relatives in the evening," said a local who had come to Mecca Masjid for offering prayers.Besides Hyderabad, thousands of Muslims in Aligarh, Bhopal and Gorakhpur dressed in their finery also offered the special congregational prayers at their nearby mosques.Ramzan is observed as the community fast from dawn to dusk seeking forgiveness from the god for the past sins. Chand Raat is the 29th day of Ramzan when Muslims keep an eye out for the crescent moon. The fasting ends on the first day of the tenth month of Islamic year which is celebrated as Eid.
BJP MP Bhola Singh demands action against those who block roads while offering Namaz
Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) local MP Bhola Singh on Wednesday stoked a controversy by demanding action against those who block roads while offering Namaz.Speaking to ANI, he said: "If there is an inconvenience due to someone's festival of any religion, it should not be done. A place has been designated for expressing your devotion. Roads should not be blocked. If it happens, it is wrong. Action should be taken.""While celebrating festivals, it should be seen that it does not cause inconvenience to others. Hindus celebrate Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, and the entire country celebrate that but no one experiences inconvenience due to our festivals," he added.The statement from Singh coincides with the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, and is being celebrated by the Muslims across the country today.
Those who give unnecessary statements have 'no religion': Nitish Kumar's jibe at Giriraj
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday took a pot-shot at Union Minister Giriraj Singh saying those who give unnecessary statements to remain in limelight have 'no religion'."Giriraj, I will not give any reaction to what he said. Some people have developed an attitude to say unnecessary things to remain in the limelight so that media cover them. Such people have no religion as every religion preaches respect and love for each other," he said while speaking to media persons here after offering joining Muslims in prayers at a mosque on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr.The Bihar Chief Minister, who sported a skull cap, also extended good wishes to citizens, especially to those who follow Islam."I wish people maintain brotherhood and peace across the nation. Everyone should pray for rains in Bihar as the state is likely to face severe drought condition. We all should work together and not use derogatory language against each other. You can follow any religion but every religion ...
Eid celebrated in Odisha amid gaiety
Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Odisha on Wednesday.
Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Punjab, Haryana
Muslims ended their month-long Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Punjab and Haryana, marking the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Eid celebrations: Pak Foreign Secy, acting High Commissioner to India offer prayers at Jama Masjid
Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Pakistan's Acting High Commissioner to India Syed Haidar Shah offered prayers at the Jama Masjid here on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr on Wednesday."The Pakistani Foreign Secretary has come to India for two to three days because his children are still here. He had come to Jama Masjid to offer Namaz. We greeted each other on the occasion, before parting ways," said Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid.Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. It is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.The festival is celebrated by sharing a delightful dish called 'Seviyan' (vermicelli) that comes under different varieties like 'Hath Ka Seviyan,' 'Nammak Ka Seviyan,' 'Chakle Ka Seviyan' and 'Laddu Seviyan.
Nagaland Governor, CM greet people on Eid
Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Acharya and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday greeted the people of the state on Eid-ul-Fitr. The governor hoped that the sacred occasion will usher in good will and harmony and further strengthen the values of composite society everywhere. The chief minister in his twitter handled said "Happy #EidUlFitr to all those celebrating. I wish you a wonderful #Eid with family, friends and loved ones." The Muslim community in Nagaland celebrated the Eid- Ul-fitr marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan with religious fervour. The faithful offered Eid prayers in Eidgahs and various mosques in Kohima and Dimapur.
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in Meghalaya
Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was on Wednesday celebrated across Meghalaya with prayers.
After decades, age old practice of 'Sehar Khawani' revived in Doda
After a gap of nearly two decades, a group of people in the district have revived the practice of 'Sehar Khawani,' a ritual to help Muslims wake up to prepare Seheri (pre-dawn meal) during the holy month of Ramzan.According to locals, the rising bigotry and torture by militants forced them to end the age-old practice and had to keep their month-long rituals a very low-key affair.However, with the end of militancy and return of peace in this hilly region of the state, some youth volunteers have resumed the tradition of 'Sehar Khawani' this year.A group of men or 'Sehar Khwans' can be seen carrying a portable loudspeaker along, reciting Quranic verses and Naat in the wee hours. 'Sehar Khawani' was last observed in the year 1992.Speaking to ANI, one of the main volunteers, Naseer Ahmed Khora said, "We took a pledge to not let our old ritual fade. It was important for the youth here to know the significance of this ritual. People thank us for waking them up, even though they have ...
Gaiety marks Eid-ul-Fitr in Telangana, Andhra
Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
Muslims in Rampur were deprived of voting rights, claims SP's Azam Khan
Without specifying the community's name, Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan on Wednesday claimed that Muslims in Rampur were deprived of their voting rights and were thrashed by police during the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections."Government and administration tried to disturb the atmosphere of Rampur. Elections were conducted in a very tensed situation here. Several people were deprived of their voting rights. Police had beaten people of one community by entering their houses, even females were thrashed," Azam Khan said here after offering prayers at a mosque on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr.The leader elected to Lok Sabha from Rampur further alleged that shops run by Muslims were vandalised ahead of Eid."Five days back, all shops of one community were vandalised near Urdu Gate. Their wives and children kept begging them to stop for at least four days so that they can celebrate Eid but those cruel people did not listen and rendered them unemployed. We are getting to see such days.. This
Kerala Muslims celebrate Eid
Muslims across Kerala on Wednesday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the 30-day fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Raza Murad extends Eid greetings, says spread happiness with others
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and veteran actor Raza Murad greeted the people here on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr."I extend my heartiest greetings to all on Eid. It is not just a festival, it is a gesture of goodwill. People greet each other and we have seviyan. Every festival here is celebrated with pomp and fervour. I pray to God that peace, unity and brotherhood continue to exist in our country," Murad told ANI."I humbly request all to not only celebrate happiness amongst yourselves but also spread happiness with others. It is more fun to spread happiness with others," the actor said.Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. It is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.The festival is celebrated by sharing a delightful dish called Seviyan (vermicelli) that comes under different varieties like Hath Ka Seviyan, Nammak Ka ...
Kovind, Naidu, Modi greet people on Eid-ul-Fitr
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the several leaders who greeted the people on Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2019: Pres Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings to nation
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended their greetings and best wishes to Indian citizens and the Muslim community around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the globe to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan.President Kovind said that the festival of Idu'l Fitr strengthens people's belief in charity, fraternity and compassion."Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad. The festival of Idu'l Fitr strengthens our belief in charity, fraternity and compassion. May this happy occasion bring joy and prosperity to everyone's lives," he wrote on his Twitter handle.On the other hand, Prime Minister Modi wished happiness for everyone, saying this special day may ignite the spirit of harmony, compassion and peace in our society.Union Minister of Textiles and Women and Child Development Smriti Irani also extended wishes to the Muslim ...
Eid-ul-Fitr: Devotees offer prayers in Aligarh
Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country today. Scores of Muslims residing in the Aligarh region gathered at Shah Jamal Eidgah on Wednesday to offer "namaz" (prayers) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and bid farewell to Ramzan, and welcome a festival that begins with the sighting of the new moon.Along with middle-aged men, a lot of youngsters were seen offering prayers. Shah Jamal Eidgah is considered to be the biggest congregation in this region. More than 2000 people came today to offer prayers here.Extending his greetings to the Muslim community around the world on Twitter, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "#EidMubarak to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad. The festival of Idu'l Fitr strengthens our belief in charity, fraternity, and compassion. May this happy occasion bring joy and prosperity to everyone's lives #PresidentKovind."Besides Aligarh, thousands of
Delhi: Man killed in scuffle with neighbours, 2 held
A 26-year-old man was killed in a scuffle that broke out in Pul Pehlad Pur area on Tuesday allegedly after another man made questionable comments about his daughter.Police said that an altercation took place between Rakesh and Krishna after the latter passed inappropriate comments about Rakesh's 3-year-old daughter. The neighbours of the duo were forced to intervene in the matter and sent them to their respective houses.After half an hour, police said Rakesh went to Krishna's house along with his wife Pooja and brother Mukesh. A scuffle then broke out between Rakesh, Krishna and his brother Ranjeet.The deceased's wife stated that Ranjeet and Krishna assaulted Rakesh with a sharp object during the brawl, after which he was rushed to Majidiya Hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.A case has been registered at Pul Prahladpur Police Station and Ranjeet and Krishna have been arrested.
Man killed by neighbours for opposing to objectionable remarks against minor daughter
A man was killed allegedly by his neighbours after he opposed to their objectionable remarks against his three-year-old daughter in southeast Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area on Tuesday, police said. A scuffle broke out between Rakesh and Krishna following a heated argument over the objectionable remarks against the former's daughter, Deputy Commissioner of Police (southeast) Chinmoy Biswal said. Other people in the neighbourhood intervened in the matter and separated the two , he said. After half-an-hour, Rakesh, along with his wife Pooja and brother Mukesh, reached outside Krishna's house, the DSP said. Pooja told police that Krishna and his brother Ranjeet attacked her husband with a sharp object, he said. Rakesh's family members rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he died during treatment, Biswal said. A case was registered in the matter and Ranjeet and Krishna were arrested, police he added.
Prez greets citizens on eve of Eid
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid. "Marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan, this festival strengthens our belief in charity, fraternity and compassion," he said. Kovind said, "On this day, let us re-dedicate ourselves to these eternal values that characterise our civilization." Eid will be celebrated across India on Wednesday, Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari has announced.
Leaders extend Eid-ul-Fitr greetings
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and DMK president M K Stalin Tuesday extended their greetings on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. "I convey my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all our Muslim brothers and sisters," Purohit said expressing hope that the people would practise kindness, compassion among other qualities. "By recalling the tenets of Islam which lay emphasis on peace, purity and submission and obedience to the will of God, let us resolve to practise the qualities of kindness, compassion, benevolence, generosity and tolerance towards our fellow citizens," the Governor said in a statement. In his message, Palaniswami highlighted the initiatives of the AIADMK government for the benefit of Muslim community and said it was an extension of what was initiated by 'Amma' (late Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa). "On this occasion, I extend my greetings and pray to god to usher in peace, progress and prosperity," he said. Stalin said ...